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cinnabar | 13:18 Mon 22nd Dec 2008 | Crosswords
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Opening with a choice of voiceless stops (4) P_R_

I assume the answer is PORT, but can somebody please explain the 'choice of voiceless stops' bit?

And I promise I have tried every other source I can think of before asking for help :o)
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could it be Pore (an opening) choice = or but cant get furrther than that?
To extend that thought ....Pore(s) sounds like (Voice) PAUSE -stop
P or T.
From Chambers: P ..letter...representing a voiceless labial stop. T ...letter ... sounded as a voiceless stop ....
Thanks kettledrum
well done kettle merry xmas
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I am seriously impressed by the level of erudition shown there - thanks kettledrum, also for the other suggestions.

Happy Christmas to all (and to all a good night)

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