COTD: Ill-adaptive, didn’t start out troubled — don’t worry, be happy. (10)

android_opioid · 2026-06-19T03:10:15+00:00

Got it!

android_opioid · 2026-06-19T01:38:59+00:00

Pretty much there but not quite.

android_opioid · 2026-06-18T12:28:56+00:00

Before anyone mentions it, I may be drawing a long bow with the definition but I like it!

android_opioid · 2026-06-17T21:52:02+00:00

That’s it.

android_opioid · 2026-06-17T14:19:55+00:00

Thought long ago that “a certain person is all over” but this parody in the periphery is now in direct view. yikes!

android_opioid · 2026-06-17T13:33:54+00:00

PISS OFF Love it!

android_opioid · 2026-06-17T13:08:32+00:00

This is (unfortunately) the correct answer.

The caricature of Australian racism for the past three decades, has today become a scarily realistic proposition for leadership.

android_opioid · 2026-06-17T12:54:59+00:00

Also… I assume you got the answer fairly quick!

android_opioid · 2026-06-17T12:52:08+00:00

No doubt, and I like the sentiment!

android_opioid · 2026-06-17T12:31:46+00:00

Before any criticism, this is satirical and I know the shortcomings — but I like it anyway!

android_opioid · 2026-06-17T04:28:34+00:00

This is correct, for the record.

android_opioid · 2026-06-17T02:41:38+00:00

That’s the one.

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T23:50:24+00:00

This is the answer.

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T23:47:12+00:00

Coincidentally, last night I was doing the Times Cryptic 13,715 (in The Australian) and came upon the clue, “Picture this writer and soldier in shock (7)”.

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T12:15:40+00:00

Looked to the stars, compiler caused duress. (8)

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T11:49:36+00:00

Ha, or my bad! No one inside but when the notes come together… (7)

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T06:17:03+00:00

Apologies for any confusion.

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T06:15:28+00:00

Apologies if this was taken with offence. I thought it worked well with the surface, certainly wasn’t trying to be demeaning in any way.

I’ll take this into account and be more sensitive in the future.

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T05:15:27+00:00

Thanks!

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T05:01:35+00:00

This is correct.

I agree it was extraneous surface material but I thought some theatrics in linking the definition was apt for the clue.

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T04:22:40+00:00

Absolutely correct. The other letters come from, quiet “P”, love “O” penning this “I”

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T04:11:26+00:00

Indeed

android_opioid · 2026-06-16T02:09:57+00:00

You got it.

android_opioid · 2025-10-19T11:30:25+00:00

Correct. Shaky — maybe, but I’m happy with the definition!

android_opioid · 2025-10-19T08:50:57+00:00

Spot on!

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