THURSDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

#372 ... the limit for a car brand (3,2) - annie

#379... this hand-held tool appropriately in place (2,1) - Annie

#382....a displeased or sad fiancee (3, 4) - jasdip

**393 ...a greedy little shrimp? (2,2) -chibimimi

#397 ... the new AA member can do this? (3,1) - Annie

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#412 ... what you feel when you let your kids have junk food for dinner? (3,3) -chibimimi

#413 ... when you decide to go on a long walk, even though the weather looks iffy? (2,2) -chibimimi

#414 ... something to keep the cartographer warm? (3,4) -chibimimi

~416 (and this is another one I probably shouldn't post) ... a fowl-marsupial hybrid cowboy? (3,3) -chibimimi)

~417 ...a split in the belief of a political group that had to do with withdrawing support for the Church of England (12,2) - Annie SOLVED Antidisestablishmentarianism schism

#418...the Wright Bros' first airplane (4,3) - Annie

#419...the center of a flower (4,2) - Annie

**420 ... the person in charge of a reptile breeding program? (2,2) -chibimimi

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Happy rhyming! :-)

FRIDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

372 ... the limit for a car brand (3,2) - annie SOLVED Toyota quota

#379... this hand-held tool appropriately in place (2,1) - Annie SOLVED workbench wrench

#382....a displeased or sad fiancee (3, 4) - jasdip SOLVED engagement disappointment

**393 ...a greedy little shrimp? (2,2) -chibimimi

#397 ... the new AA member can do this? (3,1) - Annie

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#412 ... what you feel when you let your kids have junk food for dinner? (3,3) -chibimimi

#413 ... when you decide to go on a long walk, even though the weather looks iffy? (2,2) -chibimimi SOLVED ramble gamble

#414 ... something to keep the cartographer warm? (3,4) -chibimimi

~416 (and this is another one I probably shouldn't post) ... a fowl-marsupial hybrid cowboy? (3,3) -chibimimi)

#418...the Wright Bros' first airplane (4,3) - Annie

#419...the center of a flower (4,2) - Annie

**420 ... the person in charge of a reptile breeding program? (2,2) -chibimimi

421...nonacidic grape drink (3,1) - Annie SOLVED alkaline wine

#422...anniversary of someone born at noon (2,2) - Annie [just because today is mine!] SOLVED midday birthday

#423...clutch that flower tight! (2,1) - Annie

#424...rodent in that meat-lover's restaurant (2,1) - Annie SOLVED steakhouse mouse

**425...il Duce's favorite cocktail (4,3) - Annie

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SATURDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

**393 ...a greedy little shrimp? (2,2) -chibimimi

#397 ... the new AA member can do this? (3,1) - Annie

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#412 ... what you feel when you let your kids have junk food for dinner? (3,3) -chibimimi SOLVED nutrition contrition

#414 ... something to keep the cartographer warm? (3,4) -chibimimi

~416 (and this is another one I probably shouldn't post) ... a fowl/marsupial-hybrid cowboy? (3,3) -chibimimi)

#418...the Wright Bros' first airplane (4,3) - Annie

#419...the center of a flower (4,2) - Annie

**420 ... the person in charge of a reptile breeding program? (2,2) -chibimimi

#423...clutch that flower tight! (2,1) - Annie

**425...il Duce's favorite cocktail (4,3) - Annie

**426...where you learn to make blackstrap (3,2) - Annie

#427...figures how many dishes you need (3,1) - Annie

#428...utensil from this former Asian capital city (2,1) - Annie

#429...artificial insemination (3,4) - Annie

#430...bunch of supporters cheering for this fantastic creature (2,3) - Annie SOLVED dragon bandwagon

#431 What you hope to achieve with learning (4,4) - Jasdip

#432 An impersonal agreement (2,2) - Jasdip

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SUNDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

**393 ...a greedy little shrimp? (2,2) -chibimimi

#397 ... the new AA member can do this? (3,1) - Annie

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#414 ... something to keep the cartographer warm? (3,4) -chibimimi

#418...the Wright Bros' first airplane (4,3) - Annie

#419...the center of a flower (4,2) - Annie

**420 ... the person in charge of a reptile breeding program? (2,2) -chibimimi

#423...clutch that flower tight! (2,1) - Annie

**425...il Duce's favorite cocktail (4,3) - Annie

#427...figures how many dishes you need (3,1) - Annie

#428...utensil from this former Asian capital city (2,1) - Annie

#431 What you hope to achieve with learning (4,4) - Jasdip

#432 An impersonal agreement (2,2) - Jasdip

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MONDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

**393 ...a greedy little shrimp? (2,2) -chibimimi

#397 ... the new AA member can do this? (3,1) - Annie

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#414 ... something to keep the cartographer warm? (3,4) -chibimimi

~416 (and this is another one I probably shouldn't post) ... a fowl/marsupial-hybrid cowboy? (3,3) -chibimimi)

#418...the Wright Bros' first airplane (4,3) - Annie

#419...the center of a flower (4,2) - Annie

**420 ... the person in charge of a reptile breeding program? (2,2) -chibimimi

#423...clutch that flower tight! (2,1) - Annie

**425...il Duce's favorite cocktail (4,3) - Annie

#427...figures how many dishes you need (3,1) - Annie

#428...utensil from this former Asian capital city (2,1) - Annie

#431 What you hope to achieve with learning (4,4) - Jasdip

#432 An impersonal agreement (2,2) - Jasdip

#433 ... an agenda item at a charitable foundation meeting? (4,2) -chibimimi

#434 ... young horse out in the boondocks? (3,2) -chibimimi

#435 ... Caesar's favorite breakfast? (4,3) -chibimimi

#436 ... child dressed in a marsupial Hallowe'en costume? (3,3) -chibimimi

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TUESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

**393 ...a greedy little shrimp? (2,2) -chibimimi

#397 ... the new AA member can do this? (3,1) - Annie

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#414 ... something to keep the cartographer warm? (3,4) -chibimimi SOLVED Mercator's radiators

~416 (and this is another one I probably shouldn't post) ... a fowl/marsupial-hybrid cowboy? (3,3) -chibimimi) SOLVED duckaroo buckaroo

#418...the Wright Bros' first airplane (4,3) - Annie

#419...the center of a flower (4,2) - Annie SOLVED pollination station

**420 ... the person in charge of a reptile breeding program? (2,2) -chibimimi

#423...clutch that flower tight! (2,1) - Annie

**425...il Duce's favorite cocktail (4,3) - Annie SOLVED Mussoini martini

#427...figures how many dishes you need (3,1) - Annie

#428...utensil from this former Asian capital city (2,1) - Annie

#431 What you hope to achieve with learning (4,4) - Jasdip

#432 An impersonal agreement (2,2) - Jasdip SOLVED abstract contract

#433 ... an agenda item at a charitable foundation meeting? (4,2) -chibimimi

#434 ... young horse out in the boondocks? (3,2) -chibimimi SOLVED hillbilly filly

#435 ... Caesar's favorite breakfast? (4,3) -chibimimi

#436 ... child dressed in a marsupial Hallowe'en costume? (3,3) -chibimimi

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#438... who broke the coffeepot? (4,4) - moonie

#439... it's been too long since the last pigpickin'. (3,3) - moonie

#440... faculty attacker (3,3) - moonie SOLVED professor aggressor

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WEDNESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

**393 ...a greedy little shrimp? (2,2) -chibimimi SOLVED selfish shellfish

#397 ... the new AA member can do this? (3,1) - Annie SOLVED overcome rum

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#418...the Wright Bros' first airplane (4,3) - Annie SOLVED aviation creation

**420 ... the person in charge of a reptile breeding program? (2,2) -chibimimi SOLVED gator mater

#423...clutch that flower tight! (2,1) - Annie SOLVED tulip grip

#427...figures how many dishes you need (3,1) - Annie SOLVED calculates plates

#428...utensil from this former Asian capital city (2,1) - Annie SOLVED Rangoon spoon

#431 What you hope to achieve with learning (4,4) - Jasdip SOLVED education expectation

#433 ... an agenda item at a charitable foundation meeting? (4,2) -chibimimi

#435 ... Caesar's favorite breakfast? (4,3) -chibimimi SOLVED imperial cereal

#436 ... child dressed in a marsupial Hallowe'en costume? (3,3) -chibimimi

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#438... who broke the coffeepot? (4,4) - moonie SOLVED percolator terminator

#439... it's been too long since the last pigpickin'. (3,3) - moonie SOLVED overdue barbeque

#441... searching for zero degrees. (3,3) - moonie SOLVED equator locator

#442... evidence of wedded bliss (5,5) - moonie SOLVED matrimonial testimonial

#443 ... when the rulers of pseudo-democracies discuss pros and cons? (3,2) -chibimimi

#444 ... a restriction on a cattle call? (3,3) -chibimimi SOLVED audition condition

#445...the ending of a rain shower (2,2) - jasdip

#446...a curled former band member (2,2) - jasdip#446...a curled former band member (2,2) - jasdip

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THURSDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#433 ... an agenda item at a charitable foundation meeting? (4,2) -chibimimi

#436 ... child dressed in a marsupial Hallowe'en costume? (3,3) -chibimimi SOLVED wallaby wannabe

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#443 ... when the rulers of pseudo-democracies discuss pros and cons? (3,2) -chibimimi

#445...the ending of a rain shower (2,2) - jasdip SOLVED drizzle fizzle

#446...a curled former band member (2,2) - jasdip

#447... sick perennial (2,2) - moonie

#448... raunchy habit (2,2) - moonie

#449 ... when you love your international representative (2,4) - Annie SOLVED adore ambassador

#450 ... take a chance drinking this (2,2) - Annie SOLVED risky whiskey

#451 ... start drinking with this (2,1) - Annie

#452 ... what the highway fee collector drinks (2,2) - Annie SOLVED tollbooth vermouth

#453 ... that's a fine glass of VSOP (2,2) - Annie SOLVED dandy brandy

#454 ... drink made just for the class reunion (3,1) - Annie SOLVED alumni rye

#455 ... perhaps the monks had a nip of this one (4,2) - Annie

#456 ... only from Budweiser (2,1) - Annie SOLVED Clydesdale ale

#457 ... a fitting for a sorcerer's rowboat? (2,2) -chibimimi

#458 ... a not-too-exciting puzzle? (2,3) -chibimimi

#459 ... when you see the funny side of gossip? (2,2) -chibimimi

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? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

FRIDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#433 ... an agenda item at a charitable foundation meeting? (4,2) -chibimimi

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#443 ... when the rulers of pseudo-democracies discuss pros and cons? (3,2) -chibimimi

#446...a curled former band member (2,2) - jasdip

#447... sick perennial (2,2) - moonie

#448... raunchy habit (2,2) - moonie

#451 ... start drinking with this (2,1) - Annie

#455 ... perhaps the monks had a nip of this one (4,2) - Annie SOLVED monastery sherry

#457 ... a fitting for a sorcerer's rowboat? (2,2) -chibimimi SOLVED warlock oarlock

#458 ... a not-too-exciting puzzle? (2,3) -chibimimi

#459 ... when you see the funny side of gossip? (2,2) -chibimimi SOLVED rumor humor

#460 ... decide to skip the violent storm (2,3) - Annie

#461 ... what to drink when you decide to toast the major storm (3,2) - Annie

#462 ... when you complain about the huge storm (2,2) - Annie

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SATURDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#433 ... an agenda item at a charitable foundation meeting? (4,2) -chibimimi

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#443 ... when the rulers of pseudo-democracies discuss pros and cons? (3,2) -chibimimi

#446...a curled former band member (2,2) - jasdip

#447... sick perennial (2,2) - moonie SOLVED iris virus

#448... raunchy habit (2,2) - moonie SOLVED obscene routine

#451 ... start drinking with this (2,1) - Annie

#458 ... a not-too-exciting puzzle? (2,3) -chibimimi SOLVED humdrum conundrum

#460 ... decide to skip the violent storm (2,3) - Annie SOLVED forego tornado

#461 ... what to drink when you decide to toast the major storm (3,2) - Annie SOLVED hurricane champagne

#462 ... when you complain about the huge storm (2,2) - Annie SOLVED bemoan cyclone

#463... abandoning leisure time (3,4) - moonie SOLVED vacation cancellation

#464... your penpal feels hopeless (3,4) - moonie SOLVED despondent correspondent

**465 ... sewing equipment for a bird (2,2) - Annie

#466 ... crazy tune (2,2) - Annie

**467 ... humorous hare (2,2) - Annie

#468 ... go at the wall prep with energy (2,2) - Annie

#469 ... people from here in Ohio talk a lot (2,4) - Annie

#470 ... belief in formal attire (3,2) - Annie

#471 When a word is spelled wrong on a board game. (2,2) - Jasdip

#472 A trashy post. (4,3) - Jasdip

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SUNDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#433 ... an agenda item at a charitable foundation meeting? (4,2) -chibimimi

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#443 ... when the rulers of pseudo-democracies discuss pros and cons? (3,2) -chibimimi

#446...a curled former band member (2,2) - jasdip

#451 ... start drinking with this (2,1) - Annie SOLVED begin gin

**465 ... sewing equipment for a bird (2,2) - Annie SOLVED robin's bobbins

#466 ... crazy tune (2,2) - Annie SOLVED insane refrain

**467 ... humorous hare (2,2) - Annie SOLVED funny bunny

#468 ... go at the wall prep with energy (2,2) - Annie

#469 ... people from here in Ohio talk a lot (2,4) - Annie SOLVED chatty Cincinnati

#470 ... belief in formal attire (3,2) - Annie SOLVED tuxedo credo

#471 ...when a word is spelled wrong on a board game. (2,2) - Jasdip

#472 ... a trashy post. (4,3) - Jasdip

#473 ... that point where something stops working (3,3) - moonie

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#475 ... gal who's eaten too many beans (2,2) - Annie SOLVED gassy lassie

#476 ... hairy flat-topped hill (2,1) - Annie SOLVED hirsute butte

#477 ... Fitzgerald's short books (2,3) - Annie SOLVED Ella's novellas

#478 ... quit going to see the task master at the gym (2,3) - Annie SOLVED trainer abstainer

#479 ... the runt (2,3) - Annie SOLVED lightweight littermate

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MONDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#433 ... an agenda item at a charitable foundation meeting? (4,2) -chibimimi SOLVED philanthropic topic

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#443 ... when the rulers of pseudo-democracies discuss pros and cons? (3,2) -chibimimi

#446...a curled former band member (2,2) - jasdip

#468 ... go at the wall prep with energy (2,2) - Annie

#471 ...when a word is spelled wrong on a board game. (2,2) - Jasdip SOLVED scrabble babble

#472 ... a trashy post. (4,3) - Jasdip

#473 ... that point where something stops working (3,3) - moonie SOLVED malfunction conjunction

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

#481 ... fun with magnets? (4,4) -chibimimi

~482 ... the result of dwindling fertility? (4,3) -chibimimi

**483 ... a commercial songwriters' party? (2,2) -chibimimi SOLVED jingle mingle

#484 ... a sad cephalopod? (3,3) -chibimimi

#485... four-letter word frenzy (4,4) - moonie SOLVED profanity insanity

#486... a flaky roll making its first public appearance (3,2) - moonie SOLVED debutante croissant

#487 ... when a leader of industry blows his top? (2,2) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#489...the Alternative Minimum Tax, essentially (3,3) - Annie SOLVED deduction reduction

#490 ...a mawkish legume (4,2) - Annie SOLVED sentimental lentil

#491 ... great uncles (3,2) - Annie

#492...this relative likes her vino (2,3) - Annie SOLVED auntie's chiantis

#493 ...I'm going to really emphasize this to make sure I get the right tuna! (3,3) - Annie

#494 ... handcuffs made out of plant material (4,3) - Annie SOLVED botanical manacle

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TUESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#443 ... when the rulers of pseudo-democracies discuss pros and cons? (3,2) -chibimimi

#446...a curled former band member (2,2) - jasdip

#468 ... go at the wall prep with energy (2,2) - Annie

#472 ... a trashy post. (4,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

#481 ... fun with magnets? (4,4) -chibimimi

~482 ... the result of dwindling fertility? (4,3) -chibimimi

#484 ... a sad cephalopod? (3,3) -chibimimi

#487 ... when a leader of industry blows his top? (2,2) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#491 ... great uncles (3,2) - Annie SOLVED grandmother's brothers

#493 ...I'm going to really emphasize this to make sure I get the right tuna! (3,3) - Annie SOLVED underscore albacore

#495 ... a gem of a septic system (2,1) - Annie

**496 ... guess the speed (3,1) - Annie

#497 ... avoid sexual assault (2,1) - Annie

#498 ... argue about that blooming bush (2,2) - Annie

#499 ... how to transport this fantastic creature (2,2) - Annie SOLVED dragon wagon

#500 ... someone made off with the punctuation mark (2,3) - Annie

#501 A repairperson with type A personality, or OCD (4,3) - Jasdip

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WEDNESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#443 ... when the rulers of pseudo-democracies discuss pros and cons? (3,2) -chibimimi

#446...a curled former band member (2,2) - jasdip

#468 ... go at the wall prep with energy (2,2) - Annie

#472 ... a trashy post. (4,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

#481 ... fun with magnets? (4,4) -chibimimi

~482 ... the result of dwindling fertility? (4,3) -chibimimi

#484 ... a sad cephalopod? (3,3) -chibimimi

#487 ... when a leader of industry blows his top? (2,2) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#495 ... a gem of a septic system (2,1) - Annie

**496 ... guess the speed (3,1) - Annie

#497 ... avoid sexual assault (2,1) - Annie

#498 ... argue about that blooming bush (2,2) - Annie

#500 ... someone made off with the punctuation mark (2,3) - Annie

#501 A repairperson with type A personality, or OCD (4,3) - Jasdip

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THURSDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#443 ... when the rulers of pseudo-democracies discuss pros and cons? (3,2) -chibimimi

#446...a curled former band member (2,2) - jasdip SOLVED fetal beatle

#468 ... go at the wall prep with energy (2,2) - Annie

#472 ... a trashy post. (4,3) - Jasdip SOLVED undignified classified

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

#481 ... fun with magnets? (4,4) -chibimimi

~482 ... the result of dwindling fertility? (4,3) -chibimimi

#484 ... a sad cephalopod? (3,3) -chibimimi

#487 ... when a leader of industry blows his top? (2,2) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#495 ... a gem of a septic system (2,1) - Annie

**496 ... guess the speed (3,1) - Annie SOLVED estimate rate

#497 ... avoid sexual assault (2,1) - Annie

#498 ... argue about that blooming bush (2,2) - Annie

#500 ... someone made off with the punctuation mark (2,3) - Annie

#501 A repairperson with type A personality, or OCD (4,3) - Jasdip

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% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

FRIDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#443 ... when the rulers of pseudo-democracies discuss pros and cons? (3,2) -chibimimi SOLVED potentate debate

#468 ... go at the wall prep with energy (2,2) - Annie

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

#481 ... fun with magnets? (4,4) -chibimimi

~482 ... the result of dwindling fertility? (4,3) -chibimimi

#484 ... a sad cephalopod? (3,3) -chibimimi

#487 ... when a leader of industry blows his top? (2,2) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#495 ... a gem of a septic system (2,1) - Annie

#497 ... avoid sexual assault (2,1) - Annie

#498 ... argue about that blooming bush (2,2) - Annie

#500 ... someone made off with the punctuation mark (2,4) - Annie

#501 ... a repairperson with type A personality, or OCD (4,3) - Jasdip

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SATURDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#399 ...a housework queen? (3,3) - Comtesse SOLVED majestic domestic

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#468 ... go at the wall prep with energy (2,2) - Annie SOLVED tackle spackle

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

#481 ... fun with magnets? (4,4) -chibimimi

~482 ... the result of dwindling fertility? (4,3) -chibimimi

#484 ... a sad cephalopod? (3,3) -chibimimi

#487 ... when a leader of industry blows his top? (2,2) -chibimimi SOLVED irate magnate

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#495 ... a gem of a septic system (2,1) - Annie

#497 ... avoid sexual assault (2,1) - Annie

#498 ... argue about that blooming bush (2,2) - Annie

#500 ... someone made off with the punctuation mark (2,4) - Annie

#501 ... a repairperson with type A personality, or OCD (4,3) - Jasdip

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TUESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

#481 ... fun with magnets? (4,4) -chibimimi

~482 ... the result of dwindling fertility? (4,3) -chibimimi SOLVED parturition attrition

#484 ... a sad cephalopod? (3,3) -chibimimi SOLVED dolorous octopus

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#495 ... a gem of a septic system (2,1) - Annie

#497 ... avoid sexual assault (2,1) - Annie

#498 ... argue about that blooming bush (2,2) - Annie

#500 ... someone made off with the punctuation mark (2,4) - Annie

#501 ... a repairperson with type A personality, or OCD (4,3) - Jasdip

#502... searching for a criminal in a combat zone. (3,2) - moonie

#503 ... this great river is useful for many purposes (3,1) - Annie

#504 ... dam up this European river (2,1) - Annie

#505 ... beauty parlor along this giant river (3,2) - Annie

#506 ... when this large river makes a curt remark (2,4) - Annie

#507 ... what wine one drinks while floating on this large river (2,2) - Annie

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WEDNESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

#481 ... fun with magnets? (4,4) -chibimimi SOLVED polarity hilarity

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#495 ... a gem of a septic system (2,1) - Annie

#497 ... avoid sexual assault (2,1) - Annie SOLVED escape rape

#498 ... argue about that blooming bush (2,2) - Annie

#500 ... someone made off with the punctuation mark (2,4) - Annie SOLVED stolen semicolon

#501 ... a repairperson with type A personality, or OCD (4,3) - Jasdip

#502... searching for a criminal in a combat zone. (3,2) - moonie

#503 ... this great river is useful for many purposes (3,1) - Annie SOLVED versatile Nile

#504 ... dam up this European river (2,1) - Annie SOLVED confine Rhine

#505 ... beauty parlor along this giant river (3,2) - Annie SOLVED: Amazon salon

#506 ... when this large river makes a curt remark (2,4) - Annie SOLVED snippy Mississippi

#507 ... what wine one drinks while floating on this large river (2,2) - Annie

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THURSDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#495 ... a gem of a septic system (2,1) - Annie SOLVED cesspool jewel

#498 ... argue about that blooming bush (2,2) - Annie

#501 ... a repairperson with type A personality, or OCD (4,3) - Jasdip SOLVED systematic mechanic

#502... searching for a criminal in a combat zone. (3,2) - moonie

#507 ... what wine one drinks while floating on this large river (2,2) - Annie

#508 ...a wild idealist who's overly insistent on literal correctness? (3,3) - comtesse

#509 ...a seer who's unlikely to drown? (2,3) - comtesse

#510 ...when a poem has bonus verses? (2,3) - comtesse

#511...someone with a strong sense of self, who engages in esoteric spiritual practices? (7,2) (Sorry, clumsy clue - if I can improve on it, I will..) - comtesse

**512 ...a daily journal of heavy mist? (1,1) - comtesse

**513 ... to apply a grass cutting machine to white precipitation? (1,1) - comtesse

**514 ...a polite request to turn water into ice? (1,1) - comtesse

**515 ...to send icy precipitation by post? (1,1) - comtesse

**516 ...to become sodden in the rain? (1,1) - comtesse

#517 ...multifamily housing made of metal à la Brit (5,5) - Annie

#518...rehab the screen door (2,1) - Annie

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

**520...sly Cyrus (2,2) - Annie

**521...Berry's last acts (2,3) - Annie

**522...wasteful Taylor (2,1) - Annie

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FRIDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#498 ... argue about that blooming bush (2,2) - Annie

#502... searching for a criminal in a combat zone. (3,2) - moonie

#507 ... what wine one drinks while floating on this large river (2,2) - Annie

#508 ...a wild idealist who's overly insistent on literal correctness? (3,3) - comtesse

#509 ...a seer who's unlikely to drown? (2,3) - comtesse

#510 ...when a poem has bonus verses? (2,3) - comtesse SOLVED stanza bonanza

#511...someone with a strong sense of self, who engages in esoteric spiritual practices? (7,2) (Sorry, clumsy clue - if I can improve on it, I will..) - comtesse

**512 ...a daily journal of heavy mist? (1,1) - comtesse

**513 ... to apply a grass cutting machine to white precipitation? (1,1) - comtesse

**514 ...a polite request to turn water into ice? (1,1) - comtesse

**515 ...to send icy precipitation by post? (1,1) - comtesse

**516 ...to become sodden in the rain? (1,1) - comtesse

#517 ...multifamily housing made of metal à la Brit (5,5) - Annie SOLVED aluminium condominium

#518...rehab the screen door (2,1) - Annie

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

**520...sly Cyrus (2,2) - Annie

**521...Berry's last acts (2,3) - Annie SOLVED Halle's finales

**522...wasteful Taylor (2,1) - Annie SOLVED spendthrift swift

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SATURDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#498 ... argue about that blooming bush (2,2) - Annie SOLVED laurel quarrel

#502... searching for a criminal in a combat zone. (3,2) - moonie

#507 ... what wine one drinks while floating on this large river (2,2) - Annie

#508 ...a wild idealist who's overly insistent on literal correctness? (3,3) - comtesse

#509 ...a seer who's unlikely to drown? (2,3) - comtesse

#511...someone with a strong sense of self, who engages in esoteric spiritual practices? (7,2) (Sorry, clumsy clue - if I can improve on it, I will..) - comtesse

**512 ...a daily journal of heavy mist? (1,1) - comtesse SOLVED fog log

**513 ... to apply a grass cutting machine to white precipitation? (1,1) - comtesse SOLVED mow snow

**514 ...a polite request to turn water into ice? (1,1) - comtesse SOLVED please freeze

**515 ...to send icy precipitation by post? (1,1) - comtesse SOLVED mail hail

**516 ...to become sodden in the rain? (1,1) - comtesse SOLVED get wet

#518...rehab the screen door (2,1) - Annie

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

**520...sly Cyrus (2,2) - Annie SOLVED wily Miley

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#524 ... comprehend Canada's newest province (3,3) - caseynfld

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SUNDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#502... searching for a criminal in a combat zone. (3,2) - moonie

#507 ... what wine one drinks while floating on this large river (2,2) - Annie

#508 ...a wild idealist who's overly insistent on literal correctness? (3,3) - comtesse

#509 ...a seer who's unlikely to drown? (2,3) - comtesse SOLVED buoyant clairvoyant

#511...someone with a strong sense of self, who engages in esoteric spiritual practices? (7,2) (Sorry, clumsy clue - if I can improve on it, I will..) - comtesse

#518...rehab the screen door (2,1) - Annie

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#524 ... comprehend Canada's newest province (3,3) - caseynfld SOLVED understand Newfoundland

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MONDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#502... searching for a criminal in a combat zone. (3,2) - moonie

#507 ... what wine one drinks while floating on this large river (2,2) - Annie

#508 ...a wild idealist who's overly insistent on literal correctness? (3,3) - comtesse

#511...someone with a strong sense of self, who engages in esoteric spiritual practices? (7,2) (Sorry, clumsy clue - if I can improve on it, I will..) - comtesse

#518...rehab the screen door (2,1) - Annie SOLVED refresh mesh

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#525...a careful pupil (2,2) - Annie

#526 ... an animal trainer (2,2) - Annie

#527 ... one who teaches at beauty school (3,3) - Annie

#528 ... school administrator from South America (3,1) - Annie

#529 ...go around the college head (3,3) - Annie

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TUESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#502... searching for a criminal in a combat zone. (3,2) - moonie SOLVED battlefront manhunt

#507 ... what wine one drinks while floating on this large river (2,2) - Annie SOLVED Yangtze chablis

#508 ...a wild idealist who's overly insistent on literal correctness? (3,3) - comtesse

#511...someone with a strong sense of self, who engages in esoteric spiritual practices? (7,2) (Sorry, clumsy clue - if I can improve on it, I will..) - comtesse

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#525...a careful pupil (2,2) - Annie

#526 ... an animal trainer (2,2) - Annie

#527 ... one who teaches at beauty school (3,3) - Annie

#528 ... school administrator from South America (3,1) - Annie

#529 ...go around the college head (3,3) - Annie

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WEDNESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#508 ...a wild idealist who's overly insistent on literal correctness? (3,3) - comtesse

#511...someone with a strong sense of self, who engages in esoteric spiritual practices? (7,2) (Sorry, clumsy clue - if I can improve on it, I will..) - comtesse

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#525...a careful pupil (2,2) - Annie SOLVED prudent student

#526 ... an animal trainer (2,2) - Annie SOLVED creature teacher

#527 ... one who teaches at beauty school (3,3) - Annie SOLVED hairdresser professor

#528 ... school administrator from South America (3,1) - Annie

#529 ...go around the college head (3,3) - Annie SOLVED circumvent president

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#531... a horse race on the WWW (3,3) - moonie

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THURSDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ...what do you call a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#508 ...a wild idealist who's overly insistent on literal correctness? (3,3) - comtesse

#511...someone with a strong sense of self, who engages in esoteric spiritual practices? (7,2) (Sorry, clumsy clue - if I can improve on it, I will..) - comtesse

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#528 ... school administrator from South America (3,1) - Annie SOLVED Argentine dean

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#531... a horse race on the WWW (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#533 ... a felon who uses the power of suggestion to commit his crimes? (4,3) -chibimimi

**534 ... a blanket given as atonement? (1,1) -chibimimi

**535 ... ineffectual leash for farmyard animals? (1,1) -chibimimi

**536 ,,, camping fees? (1,1) -chibimimi

#537 ... a museum guides peculiar manner of speaking? (2,2) -chibimimi

#538 ... geologic feature named for a Saint (3,2) - Annie

#539 ... water source on a geological feature (2,2) - Annie

#540 ... a geologic feature named for a female astronaut (2,2) - Annie

#541 ... a geologic feature that's never alone because of this (2,3) - Annie

#542 ... remove hair from this geologic feature (1,1) - Annie

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

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FRIDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ... a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi

#508 ...a wild idealist who's overly insistent on literal correctness? (3,3) - comtesse SOLVED pedantic romantic

#511...someone with a strong sense of self, who engages in esoteric spiritual practices? (7,2) (Sorry, clumsy clue - if I can improve on it, I will..) - comtesse

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#531... a horse race on the WWW (3,3) - moonie SOLVED cyberspace steeplechase

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#533 ... a felon who uses the power of suggestion to commit his crimes? (4,3) -chibimimi SOLVED subliminal criminal

**534 ... a blanket given as atonement? (1,1) -chibimimi SOLVED guilt quilt

**535 ... ineffectual leash for farmyard animals? (1,1) -chibimimi

**536 ... camping fees? (1,1) -chibimimi SOLVED tent rent

#537 ... a museum guides peculiar manner of speaking? (2,2) -chibimimi SOLVED docent accent

#538 ... geologic feature named for a Saint (3,2) - Annie

#539 ... water source on a geological feature (2,2) - Annie SOLVED mountain fountain

#540 ... a geologic feature named for a female astronaut (2,2) - Annie SOLVED Sally Valley

#541 ... a geologic feature that's never alone because of this (2,3) - Annie

#542 ... remove hair from this geologic feature (1,1) - Annie SOLVED shave cave

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#544 ...feline/weed (2,4) - Annie

#545 ...primate/flower (3,2) - Annie

~546 ... ungulate/flower (3,4) - Annie

#547 ... equine/flower (2,2) - Annie

#548 ... canine/flower (1,1) - Annie

~549 ... ursidae/orchid (2,2) - Annie

#550 ... desert ungulate/flowering tree (4,2) - Annie

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SATURDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ... a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi

?488 ... what skeptics might call a voodoo stew? (4,2) -chibimimi SOLVED mumbojumbo gumbo

#511 ...an unconventional person who communes with spiritual realms? (7,2) - comtesse

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

**535 ... ineffectual leash for farmyard animals? (1,1) -chibimimi SOLVED swine twine

#538 ... geologic feature named for a Saint (3,2) - Annie

#541 ... a geologic feature that's never alone because of this (2,3) - Annie

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#544 ...feline/weed (2,4) - Annie SOLVED lion dandelion

#545 ...primate/flower (3,2) - Annie

~546 ... ungulate/flower (3,4) - Annie SOLVED antelope heliotrope

#547 ... equine/flower (2,2) - Annie

#548 ... canine/flower (1,1) - Annie

~549 ... ursidae/orchid (2,2) - Annie SOLVED panda vanda

#550 ... desert ungulate/flowering tree (4,2) - Annie SOLVED dromedary cherry

#551 A polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

**552... a neutered wild cat (2,2) - moonie

#553... the doctor said he was sorry. (5,2) - moonie

#554 ...the careful examination of a rebellion? (3,3) - comtesse

#555 ...to absorb an examination paper? (2,1) - comtesse

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#557 ...to look into problem of insufficient food? (3,2) - comtesse

#558 ...the Joy of Detective Work? (5,3) - comtesse

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? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

SUNDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ... a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#480 ... a sitting Senator taking a nap? (3,3) -chibimimi SOLVED recumbent incumbent

#511 ...an unconventional person who communes with spiritual realms? (7,2) - comtesse SOLVED individualistic mystic

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#538 ... geologic feature named for a Saint (3,2) - Annie

#541 ... a geologic feature that's never alone because of this (2,3) - Annie

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#545 ...primate/flower (3,2) - Annie

#547 ... equine/flower (2,2) - Annie

#548 ... canine/flower (1,1) - Annie

#551 A polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

**552... a neutered wild cat (2,2) - moonie SOLVED sterile feral

#553... the doctor said he was sorry. (5,2) - moonie SOLVED apologetic medic

#554 ...the careful examination of a rebellion? (3,3) - comtesse

#555 ...to absorb an examination paper? (2,1) - comtesse

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#557 ...to look into problem of insufficient food? (3,2) - comtesse SOLVED examine famine

#558 ...the Joy of Detective Work? (5,3) - comtesse SOLVED investigation elation

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

** clues are ones the author considers easier

~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

MONDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#437 ... a considerate boss? (2,3) - Jasdip SOLVED fairer employer

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#538 ... geologic feature named for a Saint (3,2) - Annie

#541 ... a geologic feature that's never alone because of this (2,3) - Annie

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#545 ...primate/flower (3,2) - Annie

#547 ... equine/flower (2,2) - Annie

#548 ... canine/flower (1,1) - Annie

#551 A polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#554 ...the careful examination of a rebellion? (3,3) - comtesse SOLVED mutiny scrutiny

#555 ...to absorb an examination paper? (2,1) - comtesse SOLVED digest test

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#559...bow/bernhardt (2,2) - Annie

#560...summers/one-named singer (2,3) - Annie

#561...depp/osmond (2,2) - Annie

#562...mandela/pickett (2,2) - Annie

#563...jeeter/estrada (2,2) - Annie

#564...lee/tyson (1,1) - Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

TUESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#474 ... ready-to-go fried dough treats? (4,2) -chibimimi SOLVED expeditious knishes

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#538 ... geologic feature named for a Saint (3,2) - Annie

#541 ... a geologic feature that's never alone because of this (2,3) - Annie

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#545 ...primate/flower (3,2) - Annie SOLVED chimpanzee pansy

#547 ... equine/flower (2,2) - Annie SOLVED filly lily

#548 ... canine/flower (1,1) - Annie

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#559...bow/bernhardt (2,2) - Annie SOLVED Clara/Sarah

#560...summers/one-named singer (2,3) - Annie SOLVED Donna/Rihanna

#561...depp/osmond (2,2) - Annie SOLVED Johnnie/Donny

#562...mandela/pickett (2,2) - Annie SOLVED Nelson/Wilson

#563...jeeter/estrada (2,2) - Annie Solved Derek/Erik

#564...lee/tyson (1,1) - Annie SOLVED Spike/Mike

#565 ... warranties on circus equipment (2,3) - Annie

#566 ...what you are when you run into a Jersey barrier (3,3) - Annie

#567...when particular dinosaurs get together to sing (4,2) - Annie

#568 ... when you burn the trim (1,1) - Annie

#569 ... when you come up with a new id, fast! (5,3) - Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

WEDNESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#538 ... geologic feature named for a Saint (3,2) - Annie

#541 ... a geologic feature that's never alone because of this (2,3) - Annie SOLVED canyon companion

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#548 ... canine/flower (1,1) - Annie

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#565 ... warranties on circus equipment (2,3) - Annie SOLVED trapeze guaranties

#566 ...what you are when you run into a Jersey barrier (3,3) - Annie

#567...when particular dinosaurs get together to sing (4,2) - Annie SOLVED stegosaurus chorus

#568 ... when you burn the trim (1,1) - Annie SOLVED singe fringe

#569 ... when you come up with a new id, fast! (5,3) - Annie

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#571 ... an aloof crustacean? (3,2) -chibimimi

#572 ... a creature made from almond paste? (3, 4) -chibimimi

#573 ... what Granddad called a cheeky, but well-dressed youngster? (2, 4) - chibimimi

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

THURSDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#538 ... geologic feature named for a Saint (3,2) - Annie SOLVED Teresa mesa

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#548 ... canine/flower (1,1) - Annie

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#566 ...what you are when you run into a Jersey barrier (3,3) - Annie SOLVED divider collider

#569 ... when you come up with a new id, fast! (5,3) - Annie

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#571 ... an aloof crustacean? (3,2) -chibimimi

#572 ... a creature made from almond paste? (3, 4) -chibimimi

#573 ... what Granddad called a cheeky, but well-dressed youngster? (2, 4) - chibimimi

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

** clues are ones the author considers easier

~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

FRIDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#548 ... canine/flower (1,1) - Annie SOLVED fox phlox

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#569 ... when you come up with a new ID, fast! (5,3) - Annie

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#571 ... an aloof crustacean? (3,2) -chibimimi

#572 ... a creature made from almond paste? (3, 4) -chibimimi

#573 ... what Granddad called a cheeky, but well-dressed youngster? (2, 4) - chibimimi

#574 ... a priggish sports car. (4,4) - moonie

#575 ...Diplomat with a fragrant herbaceous plant (4,3) - Outside

#576 ...Take apart a common culinary herb (3,2) - Outside

#577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#578 ...Herb belonging to the fourth order? (3,4) - Outside

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

SATURDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a friendly creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#569 ... when you come up with a new ID, fast! (5,3) - Annie

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#571 ... an aloof crustacean? (3,2) -chibimimi

#572 ... a creature made from almond paste? (3, 4) -chibimimi

#573 ... what Granddad called a cheeky, but well-dressed youngster? (2, 4) - chibimimi

#574 ... a priggish sports car. (4,4) - moonie

#575 ...Diplomat with a fragrant herbaceous plant (4,3) - Outside SOLVED ambassador lavender

#576 ...Take apart a common culinary herb (3,2) - Outside

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#578 ...Herb belonging to the fourth order? (3,4) - Outside

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

SUNDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#569 ... when you come up with a new ID, fast! (5,3) - Annie

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#571 ... an aloof crustacean? (3,2) -chibimimi SOLVED standoffish crawfish

#572 ... a creature made from almond paste? (3, 4) -chibimimi SOLVED marzipan orangutan

#573 ... what Granddad called a cheeky, but well-dressed youngster? (2, 4) - chibimimi SOLVED dapper whippersnapper

#574 ... a priggish sports car. (4,4) - moonie SOLVED Victorian DeLorean

#576 ...Take apart a common culinary herb (3,2) - Outside

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#578 ...Herb belonging to the fourth order? (3,4) - Outside

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

MONDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#569 ... when you come up with a new ID, fast! (5,3) - Annie SOLVED instantaneous alias

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#576 ...Take apart a common culinary herb (3,2) - Outside

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#578 ...Herb belonging to the fourth order? (3,4) - Outside

#579 ... it's enough for testing (2,2) - Annie

#580... artifacts believed to belong to an ancient Greek philosopher (4,2) - Annie SOLVED Arisotles bottles

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

#582...a blue publication (4,3) - Annie SOLVED aquamarine magazine

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**584...weird vehicle (2,1) - Annie

**585...transportation for people with headaches (2,1) - Annie

**586...conversation about this form of transportation (2,1) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

**588...this form of transportation is the color of bubbly (2,2) - Annie

**589...this transport is full of books (3,2) - Annie

#590...this specific form of transportation (4,4) - Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

TUESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#576 ...Take apart a common culinary herb (3,2) - Outside

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#578 ...Herb belonging to the fourth order? (3,4) - Outside

#579 ... it's enough for testing (2,2) - Annie SOLVED ample sample

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**584...weird vehicle (2,1) - Annie SOLVED bizarre car

**585...transportation for people with headaches (2,1) - Annie SOLVED migraine train

**586...conversation about this form of transportation (2,1) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

**588...this form of transportation is the color of bubbly (2,2) - Annie

**589...this transport is full of books (3,2) - Annie

#590...this specific form of transportation (4,4) - Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

WEDNESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#519...depressed sports figure (2,2) - Annie SOLVED downbeat athlete

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#576 ...Take apart a common culinary herb (3,2) - Outside

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#578 ...Herb belonging to the fourth order? (3,4) - Outside

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**586...conversation about this form of transportation (2,1) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

**588...this form of transportation is the color of bubbly (2,2) - Annie

**589...this transport is full of books (3,2) - Annie

#590...this specific form of transportation (4,4) - Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

THURSDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#576 ...Take apart a common culinary herb (3,2) - Outside

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#578 ...Herb belonging to the fourth order? (3,4) - Outside

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**586...conversation about this form of transportation (2,1) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

**588...this form of transportation is the color of bubbly (2,2) - Annie SOLVED champagne airplaine

**589...this transport is full of books (3,2) - Annie SOLVED library ferry

#590...this specific form of transportation (4,4) - Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

FRIDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#576 ...Take apart a common culinary herb (3,2) - Outside

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#578 ...Herb belonging to the fourth order? (3,4) - Outside

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**586...conversation about this form of transportation (2,1) - Annie SOLVED discuss bus

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

**589...this transport is full of books (3,2) - Annie SOLVED library ferry

#590...this specific form of transportation (4,4) - Annie

#591 ... you are miffed that someone made a mess with chocolate candy (2,1) - Annie

#592 ... a politician's pets (3,1) - Annie

#593 ... make your ovaries dry up (1,3) - Annie

#594 ... make a yule time dessert (1,2) - Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

SATURDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#543 ... part of the organization in charge of this geologic feature (3,3) - Annie SOLVED escarpment department

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#576 ...Take apart a common culinary herb (3,2) - Outside SOLVED unravel basil

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#578 ...Herb belonging to the fourth order? (3,4) - Outside

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

#590...this specific form of transportation (4,4) - Annie

#591 ... you are miffed that someone made a mess with chocolate candy (2,1) - Annie

#592 ... a politician's pets (3,1) - Annie

#593 ... make your ovaries dry up (1,3) - Annie

#594 ... make a yule time dessert (1,2) - Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

** clues are ones the author considers easier

~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

SUNDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#578 ...Herb belonging to the fourth order? (3,4) - Outside SOLVED rosemary quarternary

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

#590...this specific form of transportation (4,4) - Annie

#591 ... you are miffed that someone made a mess with chocolate candy (2,1) - Annie

#592 ... a politician's pets (3,1) - Annie SOLVED Democrat's cats

#593 ... make your ovaries dry up (1,3) - Annie

#594 ... make a yule time dessert (1,2) - Annie

**595 ... daylight shines on currency (2,2) - Annie

**596 ... melody for a clear night view (1,1) - Annie

**597 ... a distant light in the night sky named for a Hungarian (2,1) - Annie

#598 ... the equator (1,1) - Annie

#599 .... the red planet's journal (1,2) - Annie

#600 ... Italian meats for a dwarf planet (2,3) - Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

** clues are ones the author considers easier

~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

MONDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

#590...this specific form of transportation (4,4) - Annie SOLVED particiular funicular

#591 ... you are miffed that someone made a mess with chocolate candy (2,1) - Annie

#593 ... make your ovaries dry up (1,3) - Annie

#594 ... make a yule time dessert (1,2) - Annie

**595 ... daylight shines on currency (2,2) - Annie

**596 ... melody for a clear night view (1,1) - Annie

**597 ... a distant light in the night sky named for a Hungarian (2,1) - Annie

#598 ... the equator (1,1) - Annie SOLVED Earth girth

#599 .... the red planet's journal (1,2) - Annie SOLVED Mars memoirs

#600 ... Italian meats for a dwarf planet (2,3) - Annie SOLVED Pluto's prosciuttos

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NOTE:

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% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

TUESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

#591 ... you are miffed that someone made a mess with chocolate candy (2,1) - Annie

#593 ... make your ovaries dry up (1,3) - Annie

#594 ... make a yule time dessert (1,2) - Annie SOLVED bake fruitcake

**595 ... daylight shines on currency (2,2) - Annie

**596 ... melody for a clear night view (1,1) - Annie SOLVED moon tune

**597 ... a distant light in the night sky named for a Hungarian (2,1) - Annie SOLVED Magyar star

#601 ... watered down stand-in (2,3) - Annie

#602... a snifter-full at the ready (2,2) - Annie

#603...it becomes this when the pope attaches a few pages together (2,2) - Annie

#604 ... you wash Mama Sheep (2,1) - Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

TUESDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#551 ... a polite animal that's not native to North America (3,4) - Jasdip SOLVED cordial marsupial

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

#591 ... you are miffed that someone made a mess with chocolate candy (2,1) - Annie

#593 ... make your ovaries dry up (1,3) - Annie

**595 ... daylight shines on currency (2,2) - Annie SOLVED sunny money

#601 ... watered down stand-in (2,3) - Annie SOLVED dilute substitute

#602... a snifter-full at the ready (2,2) - Annie SOLVED handy brandy

#603...it becomes this when the pope attaches a few pages together (2,2) - Annie SOLVED Papal staple

#604 ... you wash Mama Sheep (2,1) - Annie SOLVED shampoo ewe

#605... take this class to learn how to race cars. (2,3) - moonie

#606... to question the prisoner. (4,2) - moonie SOLVED interrogate inmate

#607... fearless outlaw (3,3) - moonie

** 608 ... run-of-the-mill tile art? (3,3) -- chibimimi SOLVED prosaic mosaic

# or ~ 609 ... elaborate fortune-telling? (2, 4) -- chibimimi

#610 ... out-of-time word puzzle? (5,3) -- chibimimi

#611 ... childhood disease of a ferret's cousin? (2,2) -- chibimimi

**612 ... a ballad about chopped veggies? (2,2) -- chibimimi

#613 ... a faux boundary? (4,4) -- chibimimi

#614 ... the difference between true north and magnetic north? (4,4) --chibimimi

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

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~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

FRIDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

#591 ... you are miffed that someone made a mess with chocolate candy (2,1) - Annie SOLVED begrudge fudge

#593 ... make your ovaries dry up (1,3) - Annie

#605... take this class to learn how to race cars. (2,3) - moonie

#607... fearless outlaw (3,3) - moonie

# or ~ 609 ... elaborate fortune-telling? (2, 4) -- chibimimi

#610 ... out-of-time word puzzle? (5,3) -- chibimimi

#611 ... childhood disease of a ferret's cousin? (2,2) -- chibimimi SOLVED weasel's measles

#613 ... a faux boundary? (4,4) -- chibimimi

#614 ... the difference between true north and magnetic north? (4,4) --chibimimi

?615 ...the sand in St. Peter's sandals? (3,3) -- chibimimi

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

** clues are ones the author considers easier

~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

MONDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

?577 ...Herb with a bad vibe (4,3) - Outside SOLVED oregano tremolo

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

#593 ... make your ovaries dry up (1,3) - Annie

#605... take this class to learn how to race cars. (2,3) - moonie

#607... fearless outlaw (3,3) - moonie

# or ~ 609 ... elaborate fortune-telling? (2, 4) -- chibimimi

#610 ... out-of-time word puzzle? (5,3) -- chibimimi

#611 ... childhood disease of a ferret's cousin? (2,2) -- chibimimi SOLVED weasel's measles

#613 ... a faux boundary? (4,4) -- chibimimi

#614 ... the difference between true north and magnetic north? (4,4) --chibimimi

?615 ...the sand in St. Peter's sandals? (3,3) -- chibimimi

#616 ... an article of formal wear in northern England? (4,3) -- chibimimi

#617 ... when this train car isn't coupled (1,2) -- Annie

#618 ... explode the place (3,1) - Annie

#619 ... reverse course in a sailboat (2,1) -- Annie

#620 ... was Gagarin's teacher (1,3) -- Annie

#621 ... the geometric shape of the clothesline when this bird lands on it (3,4) -- Annie

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

** clues are ones the author considers easier

~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)

FRIDAY UPDATE: These are the questions currently open:

What do you call....

#523...a laid-back creature (2,2) - Jasdip

#530... a terrific decision (3,3) - moonie

#532 ... the devil as a sideboard? (This might actually be a ~ ... not sure how common one word is.) (1,3) -chibimimi

#556 ...to call up a formal examination of the facts? (2,2) - comtesse

#570 ... a street vendor who sells non-filling food? (2,2) - chibimimi

#581 ...judge someone's mental fitness ahead of time (3,2) - Annie

~583 ... Helen Keller could be described as such (2,3) - Annie SOLVED fabled disabled

**587...buy your fare ahead of time for this transportation (2,2) - Annie

#593 ... make your ovaries dry up (1,3) - Annie

#605... take this class to learn how to race cars. (2,3) - moonie

#607... fearless outlaw (3,3) - moonie

# or ~ 609 ... elaborate fortune-telling? (2, 4) -- chibimimi

#610 ... out-of-time word puzzle? (5,3) -- chibimimi

#613 ... a faux boundary? (4,4) -- chibimimi

#614 ... the difference between true north and magnetic north? (4,4) --chibimimi

?615 ...the sand in St. Peter's sandals? (3,3) -- chibimimi

#616 ... an article of formal wear in northern England? (4,3) -- chibimimi SOLVED Northumberland cummerbund

#617 ... when this train car isn't coupled (1,2) -- Annie SOLVED loose caboose

#618 ... explode the place (3,1) - Annie

#619 ... reverse course in a sailboat (2,1) -- Annie

#620 ... was Gagarin's teacher (1,3) -- Annie

#621 ... the geometric shape of the clothesline when this bird lands on it (3,4) -- Annie SOLVED canary catenary

#622 ... perch for a pooch in a birch (2,1) -- chibimimi

ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Please post all guesses, comments and questions on the other SinisterMinister thread. You'll also find general discussion there, and sometimes extra clues from the setters.

NOTE:

** clues are ones the author considers easier

~ clues use difficult or unusual vocabulary words

% clues that use slang or contractions like ain't or somethin'

? clues that are a pun, quip, quirky or humorous

Happy rhyming! :-)