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Brainstorm (R)

23 August, 2016

R stands for Registered. C stands for Copyright. While TM represents Trademark. So what would happen if we sprinkled any of this commercial shorthand among some well-known brands? How would these new ingredients (one, two, or all three) influence a clue's wordplay?

This week we find out, as we strew the world of car models, airlines, cameras, shampoos  etc with their customary warnings. MINOLTA, say, could become MINOLTAC, allowing for the clue: Bubbly mint cola?

Or MINTMOLTA, inserting the TM: New island sound [MINT + 'Malta']

See the sleight? You have one of three symbols to add (or a combo), and may add them wherever you like in the brand, to aid you wordplay. No need to include a definition, unless it benefits the clue overall. Not sure if this crazy idea will fly, but there's only one way to try!

PIRELLITM - I'll permit frolicking

TOSHRIBA - Rubbish joke opening act

COMO - Cleaner singer?

See who can command the expanding brands. 

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