money matters

[sniffa]

clue welcomed no 81,have coffer but not sure of it,
thanks sniffa

[johnalex]

Hi sniffa - Man in charge is Commanding Officer but 'coffer' is incorrect. Also, 'better' is a noun . . . .

Will call back tomorrow. Cheerzzzzzz, ja

[johnalex]

. . . . as in gambling!

[bibster]

i thought it was copper but not sure.

[johnalex]

Hi bibster - like sniffa your first 2 letters are correct but need to be separated - as far as possible! I bet you get it now, ja

[bibster]

is it casino.

[johnalex]

Hi bibster - if you can justify the other 3 letters then you can self-certify your answer. ja

[bibster]

hi johnalex with this quiz i can't justify anything.it is all to complicated for me .

[bibster]

i think the penny has dropped thanks johnalex

[johnalex]

Sorry bibster, I am trying to lead you to the answer without actually disclosing what it is!

There are 3 elements to this clue -
1. It's for the better (one who bets)
2. the man in charge (CO)
3. admits an offence

'Admits' simply means to allow entry (of the remaining letters).
What is the meaning of these letters . . . . . ?

. . . . Just seen your reply - Well Done!! ja

[sniffa]

Thank you for that Johnalex, i was committing a sin in missing the meaning of the clue.That's it finished now,