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Act II, Scene 1

Cher Aids


Hint

The title refers to "charades", and each clue refers to a rare disease. Is there an authoritative online list of such diseases? As an example, the first clue is charades for a genetic disease where p53 is mutated. Once you're done, take the first letters to get the cluephrase.


These rare clues sure sound sick!


Thumb war lots! (2-8)

Put a question to an insignificant member of the system (7)

Nystagmus drink (6)

Shock, Braff and Galifianakis (3-5)

Devour alcohol (7)

Skateboard trick hang time (6)

Sandwiches fork tip Swift-winged insect (10-5)

Propel straw (6)

Disgust footballer Walcott's sibling (10)

Recognised grandma... (6)

...and she made out Do (5-5)

Leer at peace sign (7)

Batman's partner currently (7)

Party, bender, bath! (5-7)

Every harbour (6)

Tunnel Beatle holes (7-5)

Make beer Irish police (7)

Steal window base green in French (7-6)

Mistook 10c coin - fool! (7-7)

Conceal low haemoglobin (9)