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I'll volunteer to kick off this week. somebody is out there.

Welcome to CLUE CHAIN.

The idea is to start with a cryptic clue - set by me this week. The first correct solver, judged by the setter, is then invited to offer their clue and so on.

Once you have solved and then set a clue you cannot answer again for the time being - see below.

15 min time limit per clue and if not solved the setter must declare the clue 'open' and everybody can play again.

If an open clue is not solved quickly the setter should offer hints until someone can solve and continue.

Today's game closes around 6pm. If you would like to start CLUE CHAIN please volunteer next Monday.

This week's opening clue is

Soothing test for ‘er gaff. (8)

Hi jws
Just got back in - I'll probably be around for most of the session, as It's raining again
Now back to your poser!!!

Sorry - I'm going to need a clue

Hi Chris, welcome to CLUECHAIN. I should be around until 1.45 and back about 4 ish

clue please jws

gaff is the defintion, think scottish

gaff is not an error

Sorry but I may be in error myself. I mean gaff as somewhere to live. i can't find it in my old copy of Chambers.

Balmoral

It's a scottish residence