is the news subtle or always cryptic ?

subtle and cryptic 02.04.18
　
not on the game
no advert in the local rag
addicted to the news flame
subtle i have to flag.
reliving younger sounds
include a indian that's apache
next door the poetry hounds
coming clear through the sony not the hitachi.
news direct first hand
even if this source does self degrade
dress it up with bold and bland
again highlighted was the blade.
no message in the bottle
or a appreciation token
pressgang and cat and mouse will throttle
i concede as all ready broken.
if it was a gesture
then a thank you complement
all readers still have mysteria
subtle and cryptic is your excitement.

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Re: is the news subtle or always cryptic ?

Yep, I am lost on this one.
I never did get the hang of cryptic clues.

Re: is the news subtle or always cryptic ?

I like words, however they are arranged, but, would always choose a Strippergram before an anagram.

Re: is the news subtle or always cryptic ?

Something to do with the demise of London N6 I'm guessing. That or the night bus.

Re: is the news subtle or always cryptic ?

Or train.

Re: is the news subtle or always cryptic ?

no where near close - lips are sealed sorry

Re: is the news subtle or always cryptic ?

Is it about the Chopper?

Re: is the news subtle or always cryptic ?

no or a spitfire plane lol

Re: is the news subtle or always cryptic ?

Can I have another clue, please?

Re: is the news subtle or always cryptic ?

no - my lips are sealed on this one. sorry sweetie. ok last clue - its all in the pic below my poem. that's it can not say no more.