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09-10-2012, 02:37 PM | #1 | |
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Need definition for crossword clue
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Well, I bet this is one of the stranger questions posted to this forum, but I wasn't sure where else to look; I am a crossword puzzle creator and I'm making a puzzle in which KEY is the clue for a variety of answers: Florida Island, Anthem Lyricist, Steinway ivory, etc... I had the answer "ignition starter". The editor didn't know if this is precise description for a "key". If not, I cannot use it. So my question is: is a KEY an ignition starter? And if so, can anyone lead me to documentation that shows that definition? I will need to provide proof of my findings. thank you very much, and my apologies for a non-traditional query, robyn : ) |
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09-10-2012, 06:18 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Need definition for crossword clue
The key is a device that thru a series of steps will activate the starter, but has no direct contact with it.
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09-10-2012, 10:12 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Need definition for crossword clue
And now many of the new cars use Intelligent Access RF devices which do not require a key per se. Maybe you should use the phrase "secure opener" or something. The kind of removes the reference from an automobile to a padlock, but I don't know if that matters for your purposes.
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09-12-2012, 12:29 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Need definition for crossword clue
I would not say a key is an ignition starter although I think most people would be able to guess the answer. In terms of a car, I would relate a key more to opening the door that starting the engine and I had a quick look on wikipedia and the first description under key was "device to open a lock or door"
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