H TWO O Quiz

[keyboardix]

I have just the one outstanding clue to solve (given below), where clues are "general knowledge, anagrams or cryptic" and answers contain at least one word associated with "water".

25. Area of reddish pigment? (4,8)

Yes, twice previously, "Lake Titicaca" has been suggested, but I do not see the connection between "Titicaca" and "reddish pigment" in the clue.
Can anyone help further? If 4,7 were the required letters, Lake Rudolph would be more apt, as "reddish pigment" would identify the "red-nosed reindeer" ! Then again, does red wine come into consideration? I do not know. I am thoroughly baffled. Help !!!!!

[Argee2]

Lake District?
The Oxford Dictionary gives Lake - an insoluble pigment made by combining a soluble organic dye and an insoluble mordant. Also: (mass noun) a purplish-red pigment of this kind, originally one made with lac.

[geo0939]

There is a pigment called Red Lake C if this is of any help.

[geo0939]

I've just sen the previous answer and it seems quite plausible.to me

[Trussell]

This has previously been given as Lake Titicaca - but I must admit, I know not why

[keyboardix]

Thank you Argee2, geo0939 and Trussell for your help. As the saying goes, Argee2:- I think that you have "cracked it".