times cryptic 916 31d by paul

21st March 2011, 13:46

31d ultimate in madmen, say (6)

n-t-e-

if this is nutter, how so?

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21st March 2011, 13:48

Last letter of the word MADMEN (N) + the word UTTER (to say)

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21st March 2011, 13:53

Thanks sammy - but still don't get why madMEN rahter than madMAN or am I being over-pedantic?

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21st March 2011, 14:00

paul, I suppose it means to signify the most extreme degree or category of madman among the ranks of madmen. So I would say it is correct.

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21st March 2011, 14:06

I suspect the compiler got this one slightly wrong!

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22nd March 2011, 14:59

Yes Compiler rather loose/unspecific or something else but certainly frustatingly puzzleodious. Keep Going Best Wishes

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