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[LindaBon]

8d This can be the highest score

P?S?I??E

Thanks in advance Linda B

[paulineward]

Possible

[kayakamina]

I agree that Possible fits in but how can it relate to the clue? The highest score is the Maximum i.e 147 in snooker 180 darts etc!

[paulineward]

There has been earlier postings on this. I agree, I couldn't see the connection, but if you go back to some earlier answers, it is explained a bit more. Good luck.

[LindaBon]

Thanks

I couldn't see why possible was the answer. I must have missed the previous posts. I will have a look now.

[geo0939]

I have heard commentators talk about someone scoring 140 out of a possible 147.

[kayakamina]

I have just realised that 147 is the maximum break in snooker but not the Posible highest score! With a free ball the possible score could be over 150!

Sorry Linda this is on your post!

[shaneystar2]

Well if it's any help Linda I put pastiche...as in a musical score.

[LindaBon]

Thanks, everyone. Still not sure what to put but will make my decision later when I get ready to send it off! Sometimes wonder why I bother though as i really don't want to win a fountain pen, though a book token is always welcome!

[Lancsquiz]

A bit late, I know, as I haven't had to call on the combined talents of the Answerbank this week (for a change!), but as a regular shooter I can confirm that the highest score is referred to as a possible, or "poss".
I did wonder how many people would get that one!

[Argee]

Thanks, Lancsquiz, I posted an answer yesterday saying that according to Chambers a 'possible' was 'the highest possible score in shooting'. Glad to have it confirmed.