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mikesnr | 23:38 Tue 27th Feb 2007 | Quizzes & Puzzles
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18d. Religion - popular one embraced by composer millions follow (10). B---------
  
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Brahmanism
S ~ you need the other spelling Brahminism
It's BRAHMS about IN (popular) +I then M(illions)
Slip of the typing finger, Sarumite! It should be Brahminism
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Thanks. Had Brahms and m(millions), but still stuck on ani resolution!
Thanks crofter . . you just beat me to it, on checking I realised that the 'ani' variant didn't completely fit the clue. :0)
I've just been checking up on the new Monarch of the Month, wickedtongue ~ but has he got a wickedmind?
I think this bears another look. Brahms +one (can be A )with popular being IN. Plus the fact that Brahmanism is the usual spelling.
I take your point, but the wording "popular one" given in the clue does not mention reversal (as it should to get the order "A NI"). That's why I discarded the usual spelling and went for the "IN I" version.
I 'd say this is a case of "either or" crofter. It could hinge on the lack of a reversal clue or the alternative spelling, which I don't fancy since the god is named Brahma. I guess we'll have to check the answers.

PS: I submit this online, and had already submitted both answers. (Belt and braces).
geo0939: I've done the same each-way bet myself in the past (eg the last Rainbow Quiz with Starlight Express) and I'll do it again if I must.

I'm not a gambling man, but I'd bet on INI over ANI. Let me know the outcome, when it is declared! Cheers.

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