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Observer everyman 28/12

Kamitoo | 14:46 Sun 28th Dec 2008 | Crosswords

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1ac. Is it tipple or topple,and why

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sunexmag

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kayakamina

What is the clue ?

amtaff

I was about to post the same question! The clue is:- Knock it back and fall(6) T?P?L?

kayakamina

Topple ......Overturn/knock back.....Fall over

amalgam

I thought it was tipple, i.e. knock it back= drink too much, and also fall. But on reflection, it's probably topple, as tipple doesn't seem to be a verb in the latter sense, according to Chambers anyway.

Kamitoo

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Thanks all. I'm still not sure which is right as "topple" doesn't relate closely to "knock it back" or "tipple" to "fall". Any more suggestions?

lapsapchung

Tipple is a regional word for a fall, at least it was in Lancashre 50 years ago, so I think that fits the clue better

Kamitoo

Question Author

Thanks Lapsapchung; that makes sense.

bathtub

I think 'knock it back' rather than 'knock back' points towards tipple, but can anyone provide a dictionary reference to the meaning 'fall'? Otherwise 'topple', unsatisfactory though it is, will have to be the answer.

The doubt suggests it is, er, a p*ss-poor clue.

Kamitoo

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Well said Bathtub!

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