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Saturday, 10 September 2016

SOLUTIONS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD36 to CD40


CD 36: Flattened at the end of evening (6)
Q: Synonym of “FLATTENED
A: Anagram of (Synonym of evening + “end”) = Anagram of (EVE + “END”) = EVENED

CD 37: Protection with gum needed to grow this plant (6)
Q: Synonym of “PLANT
A: Anagram of (Synonym of protection + “gum”) = Anagram of (LEE + “GUM”) = LEGUME

CD 38: Experienced adviser wanted for men climbing a hill (6)
Q: Synonym of “EXPERIENCED ADVISER
A: Anagram of (Synonym of hill + “men”) = Anagram of (TOR + “MEN”) = MENTOR

CD 39: At the moment, possess something? (3)
Q: Synonym of “AT THE MOMENT
A: Anagram of (Synonym of possess) = Anagram of (OWN) = NOW

CD 40: Worker demanded an opera on the hill (8)
Q: Synonym of “WORKER
A: Anagram of (Synonym of hill + “opera”) = Anagram of (TOR + “OPERA”) = OPERATOR

To view previous sets of Cryptic Clues Type "D" click Cryptic Clues Type "D"

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Cryptic Clues Type 'B"
Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. Few other sections I've created in this blog include:
Have you read my article Lazing around with English ? If not, please read now.
Also read A Word about Crossword Puzzles and Structure of a Crossword Puzzle




Hints for Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 6 to CE 10


CE 6: Regarding a round tub (5) 
Consider the following parameters:
Synonym of “Regarding”; Code for “round”; Words for anagram: “a”, “but”

CE 7: Keeps the stain again (7) 
Consider the following parameters:
Synonym of “Keeps”; Code for “again”; Word for anagram: “stain”

CE 8: Intelligent in more ways than one (4) 
Consider the following parameters:
Synonym of “Intelligent”; Code for “ways” and Code for “one”   

CE 9: If one feels shy, others can be suspicious (5) 
Consider the following parameters:
Synonym of “suspicious”; Code for “one”; Word for anagram: “shy”  

CE 10: Met an outpatient who was controlled speed (5) 
Consider the following parameters:
Synonym of “speed”; Code for “outpatient”; Word for anagram: “Met”  

Would you like to view the above set of Clues without Hints? Please visit CE 1 to CE 5

Hints for Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 26 to CE 30


CE 26: Dais on the eastern side is for assistants (5)
Answer = Synonym of “assistants” = Anagram of (“Dais” + Code for “eastern”)

CE 27: Forbid a degree holder from going north (3)
Answer = Synonym of “Forbid” = Anagram of (Code for “degree holder” + Code for “north

CE 28: Six million people were found full of enthusiasm (3)
Answer = Synonym of “enthusiasm” = Anagram of (Code for “six” + Code for “million”)

CE 29: Close fitting garment when worn with a casual shirt makes for a pleasing sight (6)
Answer = Synonym of “close fitting garment” = Anagram of (“sight” + Code for “casual shirt”)

CE 30: I and you growing roses together is no joke (7)
Answer = Synonym of “no joke” = Anagram of (“I” + Code for “you” + “roses”)

Would you like to understand the above set of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "E"

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Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Cryptic Clues Type 'B"
Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"
Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

Cryptic Clues and Crossword Puzzles posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

Hints for Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 16 to CE 20


CE 16: It costs 50£ and a six to own a country house (5)
Synonym of “country house” = Anagram of (Code for 50 + Code for £ + “a” + Code for six)
CE 17: You are right, it's a row over a weapon (5)
Synonym of “weapon” = Anagram of (Code for right + “a row”)
CE 18: Begin art on the street (5)
Synonym of “Begin” = Anagram of (“art” + Code for street)  
CE 19: Tease aunt for wearing a casual top (5)
Synonym of “Tease” = Anagram of (“aunt” + Code for casual top)  
CE 20: Open for a game, oh! you are strong (6)
Synonym of “strong” = Anagram of (“Open” + Code for casual top)  

CODES: 50 = L; £ = L; six = VI; right = R; street = ST; casual top = T (for T-shirt); game = TT

Would you like to solve the above clues without the help of hints. Yes, please view them @ CE 16 to CE 20
Solutions for the above set of clues will be posted next week. 
Would you like to understand the above set of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "E"

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Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Cryptic Clues Type 'B"
Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"
Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

Cryptic Clues and Crossword Puzzles posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

Hints for Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 31 to CE 35


CE 31: First class railway can be breezy (4)
Answer = Synonym of “breezy” = Anagram of (Code for “first class” + Code for “railway”)

CE 32: Vehicle owned with a credit (3)
Answer = Synonym of “vehicle” = Anagram of (“a” + Code for “credit”) 

CE 33: Charitable man went through the door in the North (5)
Answer = Synonym of “Charitable man” = Anagram of (“door” + Code for “North”) 

CE 34: Dream about the right one to be wed (7)
Answer = Synonym of “wed” = Anagram of (“dream” + Code for “right” + Code for “one”) 

CE 35: Groups of eight set for October (6)
Answer = Synonym of “Groups of eight” = Anagram of (“set” + Code for “October”) 

Would you like to understand the above set of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "E"

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Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Cryptic Clues Type 'B"
Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

Cryptic Clues and Crossword Puzzles posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

SOLUTIONS to Cryptic Clues CB 36 to CB 40



CB 36: Flier carried a gun (5) RIFLE
CB 37: Doctor does prescribe quantity of medicine (4) DOSE
CB 38: Can dust be used to create a jewellery piece (4) STUD
CB 39: Enjoy oneself while lifting a lever (5) REVEL
CB 40: Bore a hole in a loose garment (4) ROBE

In each of the above clues, 
Words coloured in red are “Questions” i.e. they are words/phrase for which you have to give a synonym as Answer. 
Words in blue italic are to be anagrammed to create a new word which is the synonym i.e. the ANSWER – shown in GREEN CAPS at the end of the clue.
For example, in CB 36, answer is RIFLE because it is a synonym of the word “gun” and is derived by anagramming letters of the word “flier”.

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

HINTS AND EXPLANATIONS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD1 to CD5


CD 1: Truly, he is in action (6)
Let me rewrite the clue this way: TRULY, he is in action (6)
TRULY (colour coded in RED and shown in CAPS ) is the Question
Answer is a synonym of the word TRULY
You have to get the answer by using the rest of the clue.
Here the word in (colour coded blue) is used to get the answer. But the answer is a 6 letter word. How do we get the other 4 letters?
For this, we use the word action (colour coded in red and italics) and anagram its synonym with the word in
Synonym of action = deed. So in + deed = INDEED is the Answer
Summary: In + deed (synonym for action) = INDEED = TRULY

Similarly, let's look at the clue CD 2
CD 2: Being in favour of draw, moved ahead (7)
Let me rewrite this way: Being in favour of draw, moved AHEAD (7)
For (synonym for in favour of) + draw = FORWARD = AHEAD

Understand the explanations for the above two clues and try to solve the rest of the clues. I’ve rewritten clues CD 3, CD 4 and CD 5 using the above colour code. Hope this helps. Wishing you the best for the rest!

CD 3: It takes ages to execute the right AMOUNT OF MEDICINE (6)
CD 4: MENTION that all are expected at a certain time (6)
CD 5: TALK about flat, circular objects that are with us (7) 



Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog.
Have you read my article Lazing around with English ? If not, please read.
Also read A Word about Crossword Puzzles and Structure of a Crossword Puzzle


HINTS TO SOLVE CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD21 to CD25


CD 21: Do achievements deserve celebration (5)
Anagram of (Synonym of achievements) = Synonym of celebration = ANSWER

CD 22: Make a mistake and you will end up with a tedious task (6)
Anagram of (Synonym of mistake + ‘and’) = Synonym of tedious task = ANSWER

CD 23: Men and master together can cause danger (7)
Anagram of (‘Men’ + Synonym of master) = Synonym of danger = ANSWER

CD 24: Beam of light streaming on a fabric (5)
Anagram of (Synonym of Beam of light + ’ray’) = Synonym of fabric = ANSWER

CD 25: Mixed to match completely (7)

Anagram of (‘to’ + Synonym of match) = Synonym of completely = ANSWER

Would you like to understand this type of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"





Hints to solve Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 21 to CE 25


CE 21: Advertisement I read in the morning was about the first man created by God (4)
Answer = Synonym of “first man created by God” = Anagram of (Code for “advertisement” + Code for “morning”)

CE 22: Brits love small restaurant (6)
Answer = Synonym of “small restaurant” = Anagram of (“Brits” + Code for “love”)

CE 23: Almost solely led by a hundred (7)
Answer = Synonym of “Almost” = Anagram of (“solely” + Code for “hundred”)

CE 24: Small opening to hide a hat in the church (5)
Answer = Synonym of “Small opening” = Anagram of (“hat” + Code for “church”)

CE 25: Semi precious agate! But why on a cross? (4)
Answer = Synonym of “Semi precious agate” = Anagram of (“on” + Code for “cross”)

To view the above clues without these hints, please visit CE 21 to CE 25

Would you like to understand the above set of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "E"


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Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Cryptic Clues Type 'B"
Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"
Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

Cryptic Clues and Crossword Puzzles posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

HINTS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD31 to CD35


CD 31: Refer to everything that is due (6)
Anagram of (Synonym of everything + “due”) = Synonym of “Refer” = ANSWER

CD 32: There's silence when I choose the best (7)
Anagram of (Synonym of silence + Synonym of choose + “I”) = Synonym of “the best” = ANSWER

CD 33: Allow the mark to turn brilliant red (7)
Anagram of (Synonym of Allow + Synonym of mark) = Synonym of “brilliant red” = ANSWER

CD 34: Regret about a side being treated as remainder (7)
Anagram of (Synonym of Regret + “side”) = Synonym of “remainder” = ANSWER

CD 35: Roe fed to a leader to become an expert (7)
Anagram of (Synonym of Roe + Synonym of head) = Synonym of "expert". = ANSWER

Would you like to understand this type of Clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"

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Previous sets of Cryptic Clues Type "D" at Cryptic Clues Type "D"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog.
Have you read my article Lazing around with English ? If not, please read now.
Also read A Word about Crossword Puzzles and Structure of a Crossword Puzzle







Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 31 to CE 35


CE 31: First class railway can be breezy (4)
CE 32: Vehicle owned with a credit (3)
CE 33: Charitable man went through the door in the North (5)
CE 34: Dream about the right one to be wed (7)
CE 35: Groups of eight set for October (6)

Would you like to understand the above set of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "E"
Solutions for the above clues can be viewed at Solutions for CE 31 to CE 35

Solutions for Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 26 to CE 30
CE 26: Dais on the eastern side is for assistants (5)
Answer = Synonym of “assistants” = Anagram of (“Dais” + Code for “eastern”) = (DAIS + E) = AIDES

CE 27: Forbid a degree holder from going north (3)
Answer = Synonym of “Forbid” = Anagram of (Code for “degree holder” + Code for “north”) = (BA + N) = BAN

CE 28: Six million people were found full of enthusiasm (3)
Answer = Synonym of “enthusiasm” = Anagram of (Code for “six” + Code for “million”) = (VI + M) = VIM

CE 29: Close fitting garment when worn with a casual shirt makes for a pleasing sight (6)
Answer = Synonym of “close fitting garment” = Anagram of (“sight” + Code for “casual shirt”) = (SIGHT + T) = TIGHTS

CE 30: I and you growing roses together is no joke (7)
Answer = Synonym of “no joke” = Anagram of (“I” + Code for “you” + “roses”) = (I + U + ROSES) = SERIOUS

Also view in this blog:
Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Cryptic Clues Type 'B"
Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"
Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

Cryptic Clues and Crossword Puzzles posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

Hints for Cryptic Clues CE 36 to CE 40

CE 36: Semi precious agate! But why on a cross? (4) 
Answer = Synonym of “Semi precious agate” = Anagram of (Code for “why” + “on” + Code for “cross”)

CE 37: When a politician rigs a pile, he gets into an inflamed spot (6) 
Answer = Synonym of “inflamed spot” = Anagram of (Code for “politician” + “pile”)

CE 38: Drive over a red line (4) 
Answer = Synonym of “Drive” = Anagram of (“red” + Code for “line”) 

CE 39: Let them all go round West (5) 
Answer = Synonym of “Let” = Anagram of (“all” + Code for “round” + Code for “West”) 

CE 40: View a case of physical training (6) 

Answer = Synonym of “View” = Anagram of (“case” + Code for “physical training”) 

Would you like to understand the above set of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "E"

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Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Cryptic Clues Type 'B"
Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"
Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

Cryptic Clues and Crossword Puzzles posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 





Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 36 to CE 40


CE 36: Semi precious agate! But why on a cross? (4)
CE 37: When a politician rigs a pile, he gets into an inflamed spot (6)
CE 38: Drive over a red line (4)
CE 39: Let them all go round West (5)
CE 40: View a case of physical training (6)

Would you like to understand the above set of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "E"

Solutions for Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 31 to CE 35

CE 31: First class railway can be breezy (4)
Answer = Synonym of “breezy” = Anagram of (Code for “first class” + Code for “railway”) = (AI + RY) = AIRY

CE 32: Vehicle owned with a credit (3)
Answer = Synonym of “vehicle” = Anagram of (“a” + Code for “credit”) = (A + CR) = CAR

CE 33: Charitable man went through the door in the North (5)
Answer = Synonym of “Charitable man” = Anagram of (“door” + Code for “North”) = (DOOR + N) = DONOR

CE 34: Dream about the right one to be wed (7)
Answer = Synonym of “wed” = Anagram of (“dream” + Code for “right” + Code for “one”) = (DREAM + R + I) = MARRIED

CE 35: Groups of eight set for October (6)
Answer = Synonym of “Groups of eight” = Anagram of (“set” + Code for “October”) = (SET + OCT)  = OCTETS

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Cryptic Clues Type "D"

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Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"
Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

Cryptic Clues and Crossword Puzzles posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

Friday, 9 September 2016

Hints for Cryptic Clues Type “F” CF 1 to CF 5


CF 1: Advertisement sent on time was about a proverb (5)
Answer = Synonym of “proverb” = Anagram of (Code for “Advertisement” + Synonym for ”time”)

CF 2: Kiosk for a couple in love (5)
Answer = Synonym of “Kiosk” = Anagram of (Synonym for “couple” + Code for “love”)

CF 3: Dined left, right and centre... But not now (5)
Answer = Synonym of “not now” = Anagram of (Synonym of “Dined” + Code for “left” + Code for “right”) 

CF 4: "No, not on the street" remark feels unpleasant (5)
Answer = Synonym of “unpleasant” = Anagram of (Synonym of “No” + Code for “street”) = 

CF 5: Yes, it's a shopping centre though not big (5)
Answer = Synonym of “not big” = Anagram of (Code for “Yes” + Synonym of “shopping centre” ) 

Would you like to understand these types of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "F"

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Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Cryptic Clues Type 'B"
Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"
Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

Cryptic Clues and Crossword Puzzles posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 

CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD31 to CD35


CD 31: Refer to everything that is due (6)
CD 32: There's silence when I choose the best (7)
CD 33: Allow the mark to turn brilliant red (7)
CD 34: Regret about a side being treated as remainder (7)
CD 35: Roe fed to a leader to become an expert (7)

Solutions for the above clues will be posted next week

Would you like to understand this type of Clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"

SOLUTIONS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD26 to CD30

CD 26: Swear dipping a limb in a drink (6)
ANSWER: Anagram of (Synonym of limb) + (Synonym of drink) = Anagram of (LEG) + (ALE) = ALLEGE = Synonym of “Swear”

CD 27: Arrive from behind only to return (8)
ANSWER: Anagram of (Synonym of arrive) + (Synonym of behind) = Anagram of (COME) + (BACK) = COMEBACK = Synonym of “return”

CD 28: This resort you mean? It's my dad's (3)
ANSWER: Anagram of (Synonym of dad’s) = Anagram of (PA’S) = SPA = Synonym of “resort”

CD 29: Seaman found sailing near the edge (7) MARINER
ANSWER: Anagram of “near” + (Synonym of edge) = Anagram of “near” + (RIM) = MARINER = Synonym of “Seaman”

CD 30: Witnessed a battle in Polish city (6) WARSAW
ANSWER: Anagram of (Synonym of witnessed) + (Synonym of battle) = Anagram of (SAW) + (WAR) = WARSAW = Synonym of “Polish city”

Also view in this blog:


Previous sets of Cryptic Clues Type "D" at Cryptic Clues Type "D"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. 






CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD26 to CD30


CD 26: Swear dipping a limb in a drink (6) 
CD 27: Arrive from behind only to return (8) 
CD 28: This resort you mean? It's my dad's (3) 
CD 29: Seaman found sailing near the edge (7) 
CD 30: Witnessed a battle in Polish city (6) 

Solutions for the above clues can be viewed at Solutions for CD 26 to CD 30 
Would you like to understand this type of Clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"

SOLUTIONS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD21 to CD25

CD 21: Do achievements deserve celebration (5)
 Anagram of (Synonym of achievements) = Anagram of (FEATS) = FEAST = Synonym of celebration.
 So ANSWER is FEAST

CD 22: Make a mistake and you will end up with a tedious task (6)
Anagram of (Synonym of mistake + ‘and’) = Anagram of (ERR + ‘AND’) = ERRAND = Synonym of tedious task. So ANSWER is ERRAND

CD 23: Men and master together can cause danger (7)
Anagram of (‘Men’ + Synonym of master) = Anagram of (‘MEN’ + ACE) = MENACE = Synonym of danger So ANSWER is MENACE

CD 24: Beam of light streaming on a fabric (5)
Anagram of (Synonym of Beam of light + ’on’) = Anagram of (RAY + ‘ON’) = RAYON = Synonym of fabric So ANSWER is RAYON

CD 25: Mixed to match completely (7)
 Anagram of (‘to’ + Synonym of match) = Anagram of (’TO’ + TALLY) = TOTALLY = Synonym of completely So ANSWER is TOTALLY

CRYPTIC CLUES - CD 6 to CD 10


CD 6: Both singular and plural present in a zodiac sign (5)
CD 7: Can I the cook become a ruler (5)
CD 8: Fly above to cross a bridge (7)
CD 9: The King of Judea was a man with a stick (5)
CD 10: Lazed after I'd spearheaded (5)

Solutions for the above clues will be posted next week. 
Want to understand the above type of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type 'D"

SOLUTIONS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD1 to CD5

CD 1: TRULY, he is in action (6)
Action = DEED
DEED + in = INDEED = TRULY. So Answer is INDEED

CD 2: Being in favour of draw, moved AHEAD (7)
In favour of = FOR
FOR + draw = FORWARD = AHEAD

CD 3: It takes ages to execute the RIGHT AMOUNT OF MEDICINE (6)
execute = DO.
DO + age = DOSAGE = RIGHT AMOUNT OF MEDICINE. So Answer is DOSAGE

CD 4: MENTION that all are expected at a certain time (6)
expected at a certain time = DUE
DUE + all = ALLUDE = MENTION. So Answer is ALLUDE

CD 5: TALK about flat, circular objects that are with us (7)
flat, circular objects = DISCS
DISCS + us = DISCUSS = TALK. So Answer is DISCUSS

More hints and expalnations for the above type of clues can be viewed at Hints and Explanations for CD 1 to CD 5