# 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:** 157
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3122 "2025-01-07T20:13:07Z")
RIOT ACT (ricotta\*) - good one. +++++ Bug check (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:** [January 7, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3123 "2025-01-07T20:27:44Z")
TICK (double meaning) * * * Gold fineness and excellence figure into self-defense. (6) ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3124 "2025-01-08T01:27:02Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > Gold fineness and excellence figure into self-defense. (6) KARATE (karat+e) +++++ Pete, close the door! I’m trying to look at the stars.(9) ---
**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:** [January 8, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3125 "2025-01-08T13:49:04Z")
TELESCOPE (anagram Pete close) ++++++ R&D company creates a intelligent peon. (6) ---
**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:** [January 11, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3126 "2025-01-11T19:32:46Z")
Hint: Deffinition / puzzle type / puzzle words. No superfluous fillers. ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2025, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3127 "2025-01-12T11:20:11Z")
OPENAI (a + I + peon\*) +++++ Rubber fastener folder (8) ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2025, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3128 "2025-01-15T12:20:34Z")
Hint: (Loose) definition/alternate meaning for first part/alternate meaning for second part You may think of this more as (4, 4) than (8) ---
**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:** [January 15, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3129 "2025-01-15T18:42:53Z")
> [@Dead\_Cat](#): > > Rubber fastener folder (8) NAILFILE (nail + file) +++++ Artist shot cardinal on video. (8, 2, 5) ---
**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:** [January 15, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3130 "2025-01-15T21:57:58Z")
> [@Biotop](#): > > Artist shot cardinal on video. (8, 2, 5) LEONARDO DA VINCI (anagram) * * * Icon is in disarray over cut. (8) ---
**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:** [January 15, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3131 "2025-01-15T22:21:27Z")
INCISION (anagram icon is in) +++++ Cajones are stunning when chopped in half and returned. (4) ---
**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:** [January 16, 2025, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3132 "2025-01-16T03:25:28Z")
Cajones are stunning when chopped in half and returned. (4) NUTS (stun- reverse) * * * Remarkable Cow’s play opens — and it’s a big January hit! (13) ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2025, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3133 "2025-01-16T08:47:05Z")
I really wanted this to be Apocalypse Now, but it doesn’t quite work in terms of the anagram, definition, or spacing! ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2025, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3134 "2025-01-16T08:48:11Z")
Ah - is it SNOWPOCALYPSE? ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3135 "2025-01-16T11:47:47Z")
Playing off SNOWPOCALYPSE: “I’m made up about this!” said Mark Twain (9) ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3136 "2025-01-21T11:35:18Z")
I thought this would be too easy. Should I have said Marilyn Monroe or perhaps Elton John instead? ---
**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:** [January 21, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3137 "2025-01-21T13:04:18Z")
> [@Dead\_Cat](#): > > “I’m made up about this!” said Mark Twain (9) PSEUDONYM (definition and example) +++++ Once, an atomic explosion created this abnormally large creature. (5, 4, 3) ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2025, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3138 "2025-01-24T18:50:23Z")
Aha, took me a few looks but I finally have it: MAINE COON CAT (anagram of once an atomic) +++++ Runners over distance make for an itch you just can’t scratch? (8, 4) ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3139 "2025-01-25T16:14:05Z")
> [@Dead\_Cat](#): > > Runners over distance make for an itch you just can’t scratch? (8, 4) ATHLETE’S FOOT (double meaning) +++++++ Tragic hero enjoyed playing a game that takes a minute to learn, a lifetime to master. (7) ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2025, 10:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3140 "2025-01-26T10:04:53Z")
OTHELLO (double meaning) +++++ Supporting cargo going south (11) ---
**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:** [January 29, 2025, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/3141 "2025-01-29T23:53:38Z")
Supporting cargo going south (11) LOADBEARING (load + bearing) * * * An old TV show that really understands a grocery business? (3, 5) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983.md?page=156) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983.md?page=158)