# Cryptic overlaps **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [June 25, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983 "2021-06-25T03:30:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 129
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2562 "2023-11-27T22:38:40Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > Overwhelm in cancelled meeting. (8) INUNDATE (lol) +++++ When Van Gogh needed to check into an asylum, he had his AI relet his studio. (7) ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2023, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2563 "2023-11-28T09:00:41Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > When Van Gogh needed to check into an asylum, he had his AI relet his studio. (7) ATELIER (anagram) +++++ Ryan packed the presents in aluminum foil.(8,4) ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2564 "2023-11-28T12:41:02Z")
> [@Skunkdog](#): > > Ryan packed the presents in aluminum foil.(8,4) REYNOLDS WRAP * * * Make chattering sounds or engage in a harmonious relationship. (7) ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2565 "2023-12-01T03:07:29Z")
Rapport? ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2566 "2023-12-01T15:55:58Z")
Correct! ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2567 "2023-12-01T18:48:59Z")
I’ll take the win, but I’m not sure how “chattering sounds” fits in🤔 Off RAPPORT: Wear foot brace, or tea goes from hot to icy.(8) ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2568 "2023-12-01T19:08:28Z")
> [@Oly](#): > > I’ll take the win, but I’m not sure how “chattering sounds” fits in🤔 “Chattering” is doubly used, as a signal it’s a soundailke, and as part of “chattering sounds” to define “rap.” So, sounds like RAP + OR to get RAPPORT. Not strictly kosher, but I couldn’t resist. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2569 "2023-12-01T20:19:31Z")
Understood. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2570 "2023-12-03T07:37:50Z")
Okay, back to the game. > [@Oly](#): > > Wear foot brace, or tea goes from hot to icy.(8) ORTHORTIC (or + t + hot + ic) +++++ If you’re having a cocktail party, invite a couple of argumentative people. Each bickerer will get conversations going. (10) ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2571 "2023-12-03T08:36:03Z")
Dammit, ORTHOTIC. Stupid fat fingers. ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2572 "2023-12-05T23:24:12Z")
In play: > [@kaylasdad99](#): > > If you’re having a cocktail party, invite a couple of argumentative people. Each bickerer will get conversations going. (10) Maybe time for a group solve? I’m thinking it’s a sound alike and I’m trying to work off _APERITIFS_ or _APERITIVOS_ or _APERITIVES_ as in _A PAIR OF…_ but that’s where it falls apart. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2573 "2023-12-05T23:32:29Z")
ORTHOTIC doesn’t even have an “A” in it. How’s the answer gonna overlap with an “A?” Here’s a hint, though: the word “each” has a fairly well-known abbreviation. ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2574 "2023-12-06T02:12:06Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > ORTHOTIC doesn’t even have an “A” in it. How’s the answer gonna overlap with an “A?” 😖 Oh yeah, overlap. How about ICEBREAKER? ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2575 "2023-12-06T04:00:52Z")
Well done. Go. ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2576 "2023-12-06T05:06:32Z")
Off ICEBREAKER Unknown kelp are falling into the sea (8) ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2577 "2023-12-06T10:24:34Z")
> [@Oly](#): > > Unknown kelp are falling into the sea (8) KERPLUNK (kelp+R+unk) +++++ The family appeared almost pinkish.(7) ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2578 "2023-12-06T13:29:25Z")
KINSHIP (anagram pinkish) +++++ Have I put people on first alert about wild animal? (6) ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2579 "2023-12-07T08:35:22Z")
> [@Oly](#): > > Have I put people on first alert about wild animal? (6) I’m gonna assume the (6) is a brain fart. HIPPO +++++ Sounds like a powerful octet is in charge. (9) ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2580 "2023-12-07T20:17:47Z")
Sounds like a powerful octet is in charge. (9) POTENTATE (potent eight) +++++ New tramline’s last stop. (8) ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/2581 "2023-12-09T07:56:19Z")
> [@Biotop](#): > > New tramline’s last stop. (8) TERMINAL (anagram) +++++ I’m lamenting that this word isn’t in it. (9) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983.md?page=128) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983.md?page=130)