Times Jumbo Cryptic 928 by Enigma

6th June 2011, 10:32

Cannot fathom 47 ac.

One who's near the truth about King Charles 1 being overthrown. (7)

Have S?R?O?E

My guess is SCROOGE.

Suggestions please.

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6th June 2011, 10:40

Hmmm. Tough one. Are there any letters you aren't confident about ?

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6th June 2011, 10:43

Found this on Answerbank
Charles 1 = cr, the truth = so, being overthrown = oge (ego reversed
Scrooge = "one who's near" ie mean

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6th June 2011, 10:44

Wow. That's obscure.

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6th June 2011, 11:38

Thanks for the decode.

Have to agree this clue is a little arcane,

Enigma

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