# 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:** 46
**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:** [January 5, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/902 "2022-01-05T15:20:13Z")
> [@Oly](#): > > Sals_ **a by smal** _l cups is awful (7) ABYSMAL (container) +++++ When iconic plot contrivances collide, Noah’s ark palls in comparison to Optimus Prime’s MacGuffin. (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:** [January 8, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/903 "2022-01-08T17:02:08Z")
Either I killed the thread or I’m the only one in the game who saw [_Transformers_](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers_(film)). ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/904 "2022-01-08T18:19:31Z")
Allspark? Like I said before I have no clue how to solve cryptics so no idea how that relates to Noah’s Ark. ---
**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:** [January 8, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/905 "2022-01-08T18:45:10Z")
> [@Saint\_Cad](#): > > Like I said before I have no clue how to solve cryptics Here’s a little quiz/game that also serves as a tutorial. Not every word has anything to do with the correct answer; sometimes some words are there only to provide certain letters that will appear in the answer. > **[Lovatts Crypto Quiz - Lovatts Crossword Puzzles Games & Trivia](https://lovattspuzzles.com/online-puzzles-competitions/crypto-quiz/)** > > Lovatts Crypto Quiz Perfect for beginners and seasoned pros, and all levels in between, our CryptoQuiz game presents and explains cryptic crossword clues in an engaging and fun way. Although they’re outwardly devious, cryptic clues are always fair:... ---
**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:** [January 8, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/906 "2022-01-08T18:54:13Z")
**Saint\_Cad** , who got the answer, has generously requested that I take his turn. SO: When iconic plot contrivances collide, Noah’s ark palls in comparison to Optimus Prime’s MacGuffin. (8) AllSpark (anagram of Ark palls) +++++ Add a Noble gas to a sunflower and you’ll get a natural state. (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:** [January 8, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/907 "2022-01-08T21:08:46Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Either I killed the thread or I’m the only one in the game who saw [_Transformers_](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers_(film)). I’ve learned that it’s best to keep things as general as possible. When I played Boticelli, nobody could answer any of my sports-related questions. Sometimes common knowledge isn’t. ---
**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 9, 2022, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/908 "2022-01-09T05:41:15Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Add a Noble gas to a sunflower and you’ll get a natural state. (8) ARKANSAS (AR + KANSAS) +++++ They watch Space Monster soar in a fantastic pattern. (12) ---
**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 9, 2022, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/909 "2022-01-09T12:17:56Z")
> [@Biotop](#): > > They watch Space Monster soar in a fantastic pattern. (12) ASTRONOMERS (monster soar in anagram) * * * White House Chief of Staff has obese wrinkles treated, (7, 6) ---
**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:** [January 9, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/910 "2022-01-09T18:03:32Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > White House Chief of Staff has obese wrinkles treated, (7, 6) ERSKINE BOWLES (obese wrinkles) * * * Rejected mantle and announced getaway. (6) ---
**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 9, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/911 "2022-01-09T18:31:34Z")
Rejected mantle and announced getaway. (6) ESCAPE (“ex-cape” homonym) +++++ The uppermost part up the nose is broken. (9) ---
**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:** [January 9, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/912 "2022-01-09T21:56:03Z")
> [@Biotop](#): > > The uppermost part up the nose is broken. (9) PENTHOUSE (anagram of UP THE NOSE) +++++ Mrs. Garrett could be a smoother hue. (11) ---
**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:** [January 9, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/913 "2022-01-09T22:18:09Z")
HOUSEMOTHER (anagram of SMOOTHER HUE) Re: Mesh Greek god of fluffy bunnies, choreography and designer scarves (6) ---
**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 10, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/914 "2022-01-10T14:24:24Z")
Re: Mesh Greek god of fluffy bunnies, choreography and designer scarves (6) HERMES (anagram) +++++ Sent a note to the author of this clue: “French Impressionist Edgar’s returned.” (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:** [January 10, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/915 "2022-01-10T16:05:29Z")
> [@Biotop](#): > > Sent a note to the author of this clue: “French Impressionist Edgar’s returned.” (8) MESSAGED (me + s + Degas backwards) * * * Star Wars villain is mixed up about a poor grade, will bite a Norwegian painter. (6, 5) ---
**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:** [January 11, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/916 "2022-01-11T02:42:51Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > Star Wars villain is mixed up about a poor grade, will bite a Norwegian painter. (6, 5) Edvard Munch (anagram of Vader + D; then munch) +++++ Revolutionary last seen wandering the tundra; current whereabouts unknown. (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:** [January 11, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/917 "2022-01-11T14:29:42Z")
Revolutionary last seen wandering the tundra; current whereabouts unknown. (9) UNCHARTED (anagram of tundra Che) +++++ Delta variation dispersed (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 11, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/918 "2022-01-11T14:50:22Z")
> [@Biotop](#): > > Delta variation dispersed (5) DELTA (anagram) * * * Hefty bride rolled over on cheese for wedding dress cloth. (7) ---
**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 11, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/919 "2022-01-11T14:53:03Z")
DELTA (anagram) ++++ Um… No (Though your clue what still works, K\_O!) ---
**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 11, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/920 "2022-01-11T16:19:24Z")
BAH I meant DEALT /forehead slap ---
**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:** [January 12, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983/921 "2022-01-12T02:27:26Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > Hefty bride rolled over on cheese for wedding dress cloth. (7) TAFFETA (FAT anagram + FETA) * * * Maid rants about fruits (9) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983.md?page=45) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983.md?page=47)