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In today's Daily Telegraph quick crossword:

13. Cavity containing vocal chords (6)

It is a common mistake to confuse chords with cords. My sincere apologies, however, if the compiler is a disadvantaged person.

Nice one Orson - looks as if the `setter` was a bit too quick

If it was a cryptic crossword the `vocal` might have referred to `chords` sounding like `cords` - better still if the clue had ended with `reportedly` IMHO.

Orson

Thanks for pointing that out. I agree with Tyke that there is scope for a cryptic clue there. I suppose the setter may have got confused as I think compilers set the Cryptic and Quick for the same day.

I also appreciate your comment.

Found these on a website I frequent, so can't vouch for their authenticity . .

And if any persons who are challenged in any way whatsoever, are offended; I apologise in advance


TOILET OUT OF ORDER.
PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW.
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In a Laundromat:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT.
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In a London department sto
BARGAIN BASEMENT ON 2ND. FLOOR...
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In an office:
WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN.
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In an office:
AFTER TEA BREAK, STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD.
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Outside a second-hand shop:
WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?
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Notice in health food shop window:
CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS...
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Spotted in a safari park (I sure hope so.):
ELEPHANTS- PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR.
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Seen during a conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Notice in a farmer's field:
THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES.
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Message on a leaflet:
IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS.
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On a repair shop door:
WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - AS THE BELL DOESN'T WORK.)
Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
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Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife And Daughter:
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
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Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says:
Really? Ya' think?
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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers:
Now that's taking things a bit far!
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If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile:
Ya' think?!
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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures:
Who would have thought!
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Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide:
They may be on to something!
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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges:
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group:
Weren't they fat enough?!
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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft:
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
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Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
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And the winner is...
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead:
Did I read that right?

Thanks Hannah - some beauties there!

John Major, when he was our Prime Minister, once famously said...

`We will do precisely what the British nation has done all through its history when it had its back to the wall — turn round and fight ...`

On 2 March, Winx won the Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes making her the winningest Thoroughbred in Australian racing history.

From Wikipedia, no less . .

Actually Gloaming is the "winningest" with no less than 57 victories




Like 'the poor', this thread will always be with us . .

^

I have not seen Malone posting since 27th February. I hope all is well with her

cerasus

Yes I am worried too. She was in terrific form with the No Can Do/Markado stuff, and I am hoping she has gone on holiday.

tyke

Lancs CC have advised me to "GET ASHES READY". They don't say whose ashes they want, or why they need them.