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Title: "Noted" used in clues
Post by: rdarcy on January 04, 2019, 08:49:40 PM

Can someone explain what the word "noted" is doing in the clue "Noted arms manufacturer" (answer: COLT)?

Title: Re: "Noted" used in clues
Post by: mmcbs on January 04, 2019, 08:53:48 PM

It's an adjective describing "arms manufacturer".

Title: Re: "Noted" used in clues
Post by: rdarcy on January 04, 2019, 08:56:13 PM

*groan*

Title: Re: "Noted" used in clues
Post by: spotcatbug on January 05, 2019, 05:22:20 PM

It’s telling you that you’re looking for a specific arms manufacturer of note, rather than say another word or phrase that means “arms manufacturer.”

Like, if the clue were simply “arms manufacturer” the answer could be GUNSMITH. GUNSMITH is not a “noted” arms manufacturer, though.

Title: Re: "Noted" used in clues
Post by: rdarcy on January 08, 2019, 01:30:52 AM

That is super helpful, Spotcat. Thank you!