# 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:** 23
**Author:** ![Hoopy\_Frood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hoopy_frood/32/8452_2.png) [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2021, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/441 "2021-09-03T04:14:09Z")
Nope. Not a bad guess, though. Here’s a hint: The divider is as follows: Replace/second wheel “Replace” is the main definition; “second wheel” is a pun definition. ---
**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:** [September 3, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/442 "2021-09-03T04:30:52Z")
How about RECOUP? ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2021, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/443 "2021-09-03T11:53:36Z")
or REPAIR? ---
**Author:** ![DemonTree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demontree/32/8646_2.png) [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2021, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/444 "2021-09-03T11:58:53Z")
RETURN? (Nanny Discourse says no.) ---
**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:** [September 3, 2021, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/445 "2021-09-03T12:04:00Z")
How about RECTUM? 😁 ---
**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:** [September 4, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/446 "2021-09-04T01:38:08Z")
I propose we make a thread rule: If 12 hours go by without a response to a solution attempt, the puzzle is bypassed and the poster who made the last prior correct answer may put forth a new puzzle, playing off the last correct solution. It’s been 13 hours. Biotop, you’re up, playing off “New Hampshire”. ---
**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:** [September 6, 2021, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/447 "2021-09-06T06:01:51Z")
Alien mysteries surrounding California? There’s the proof! (1, 4, 2, 4) ---
**Author:** ![DemonTree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demontree/32/8646_2.png) [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/448 "2021-09-06T08:57:52Z")
I REST MY CASE (anagram of mysteries with CA) * * * Joint office space to work in (5,4) ---
**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:** [September 6, 2021, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/449 "2021-09-06T18:52:41Z")
> [@DemonTree](#): > > Joint office space to work in (5,4) Elbow room +++++ I’m confused. Left shampoo in my bellybutton. (8) ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/450 "2021-09-06T21:24:30Z")
OMPHALOS (anagram of shampoo + L for left) When seven moons make nine. (9) ---
**Author:** ![DemonTree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demontree/32/8646_2.png) [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/451 "2021-09-06T21:24:30Z")
Omphalos (anagram of shampoo + l) * * * Fell out of their prams by Oslo St, perhaps? (4, 4) ---
**Author:** ![Hoopy\_Frood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hoopy_frood/32/8452_2.png) [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/452 "2021-09-07T03:31:22Z")
> [@DemonTree](#): > > RETURN? > > (Nanny Discourse says no.) Sorry wasn’t around to respond but that was the answer. Wheel is a synonym for the verb “turn”. So to turn again is to re-turn. Also, return and replace are synonyms. Carry on. ---
**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:** [September 7, 2021, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/453 "2021-09-07T04:50:11Z")
Take your pick: > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > When seven moons make nine. (9) SEPTEMBER (originally the seventh month) +++++ Foolishly trades rhombus for semi-casual attire (7, 6) ####### > [@DemonTree](#): > > Fell out of their prams by Oslo St, perhaps? (4, 4) LOST BOYS (anagram) +++++ Miss throws off bathing suit (4, 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:** [September 7, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/454 "2021-09-07T08:04:31Z")
> [@Biotop](#): > > Foolishly trades rhombus for semi-casual attire (7, 6) > > +++++ > > Miss throws off bathing suit (4, 6) Nicely done! Bermuda shorts (anagram) +++++ Swim shorts (anagram) ++++++ Artists unhappy with October Revolution. This is why. (7) ---
**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:** [September 7, 2021, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/455 "2021-09-07T11:18:09Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Artists unhappy with October Revolution. This is why. (7) STRAITS (anagram) * * * First lady would enter shop for longshoreman. (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:** [September 7, 2021, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/456 "2021-09-07T13:04:25Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > First lady would enter shop for longshoreman. (9) Stevedore (st + eve’d + ore) ++++ Reduces letters delivered (7) ---
**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:** [September 7, 2021, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/457 "2021-09-07T16:18:03Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > STRAITS (anagram) _annoying buzzer sound_ WRONG! (Straits doesn’t begin “TS”) Try again. ETA: Although it _does_ begin with “S.” It’s just not the word I had in mind. ---
**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:** [September 7, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/458 "2021-09-07T16:37:30Z")
> [@Oly](#): > > Reduces letters delivered (7) Rescued +++++ (Found on Craigslist) FOR SALE: Red Wardrobe. Will trade for your topiary services. (6) ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/459 "2021-09-07T16:40:51Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > _annoying buzzer sound_ > > WRONG! (Straits doesn’t begin “TS”) > > Try again. > > ETA: Although it _does_ begin with “S.” It’s just not the word I had in mind. TSARIST? If so, let the game continue as is. ---
**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:** [September 7, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/460 "2021-09-07T16:46:45Z")
Yes, and I went ahead and proceeded with **Oly** ’s clue. Here’s mine again: (Found on Craigslist) FOR SALE: Red Wardrobe. Will trade for your topiary services. (6) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983.md?page=22) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983.md?page=24)