Times cryptic 27606 by Missrossers

8th March 2020, 19:00

Please can someone parse 24 down saw American chopper land in Irish Sea. I know the answer is axiom and I can get the IOW bit but why axiom?

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8th March 2020, 19:03

Hi Missrossers,

American chopper = Ax (american spelling of 'axe'

Land in Irish sea - IOM (Isle of Man)

Definition = Saw/Axiom

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8th March 2020, 19:05

saw 2
n.
A familiar saying, especially one that has become trite through repetition. See Synonyms at saying.

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