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rosiet

21st May 2017, 22:45
What should I understand by "expanded" in 10d ?
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brendan

21st May 2017, 22:57
Hi Rosiet, I think the 'Expanded' refers to the abbreviation of O T (zero Temperature) being expanded it can also mean 'Old Testament' (the answer) - I think.....
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brendan

21st May 2017, 23:04
What I don't know is why the word 'Sub' precedes 'Zero' - any thoughts?
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brendan

21st May 2017, 23:07
The full clue is:-

Numbers in this sub-zero temperature expanded? (3,9)
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zozozo

22nd May 2017, 00:21
Brendan
I agree that the 'sub' is superfluous unless you read it as abbreviation for substitute

I don't think that 'sub' is necessary in the word play
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brendan

22nd May 2017, 00:39
That makes good sense, thanks Zozozo.
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